Testudo Lite Gen 1 Plate Carrier
Armored Republic's Testudo Lite Gen 1 plate carrier was designed to be rugged and lightweight - a carrier to help you endure the fight for as long as it lasts. Featuring a Nylon laminate cummerbund with side plate pocket accommodation, the Testudo Lite Gen 1 balances high coverage with high mobility.
A full-sized carrier like the Testudo is ideal for most missions at hand, but other times, special mission requirements force you to have a carrier like the Testudo Lite Gen 1 plate carrier from Armored Republic that is not only tough as nails but also a nimble and low-profile for vehicle-based and CQB operations.
The Testudo Lite Gen 1 has been jump-tested by US Special Operations personnel, where it demonstrated its ability to provide high mobility without sacrificing protection and comfort for the wearer. It accepts all 10” x 12” plates and is laser-cut from laminated Nylon. The Hypalon® shoulder straps and pull tabs, meanwhile, are low profile and secure. Cut from the same laminated Nylon, the cummerbund gives you a customized fit and can also accommodate our padded side plate pouches.
Finally, both the plate carrier and cummerbund feature generous PALS webbing for all MOLLE-compatible pouches and accessories - giving you extra space to let you keep extra magazines, a medical kit, or a general access pouch close at hand.
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TESTUDO LITE GEN 1 PLATE CARRIER
- Material: 500D Nylon
- Supported Plate Size: 10”x12”
- Size: For body types M to XXL
- Weight: 1.3 lbs
- Features: Velcro web sections for ID panels; Swift Clip rig compatible
- Manufactured: Vietnam (Armored Republic)
ARMOR UPGRADES:
A1 BODY ARMOR
- Material: Ballistic steel and alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
- Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30 FPS), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (ie .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), and DEA Certified
- Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
- Form: Curved
- Dimensions: 8 lbs, 0.31" thick
- Shelf life: 20 years
- Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus Carriers
- Manufactured: United States
A2 BODY ARMOR
- Material: Ballistic steel alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
- Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30 FPS) and 7.62x39(ie AK-47), 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (ie .308) at 2,850 FPS. Not rated for AP rounds.
- Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
- Form: Curved
- Dimensions:
- Weight: 6.5 lbs (per plate)
- Shelf life: 20 years
- Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus Carriers
- Manufactured: United States