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WORLD'S THINNEST & LIGHTEST BODY ARMOR PLATES

Technology developed by advanced chemists and engineers. Trusted by Special Operations across all branches. Now available to Law Enforcement and First Responders.

0.27"

THINNEST ICW PLATE

30-50%

WEIGHT SAVINGS

SPECIAL OPS

TACTICAL

LAW ENFORCEMENT READY

TRUSTED BY THOSE WHO SERVE

State of the art lightweight, thin protection for multiple advanced teams within each branch of service

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

COMBAT READY

SWAT TEAMS

LAW ENFORCEMENT

FIRST RESPONDERS

PRODUCT CATALOG

ARMOR PLATES & ACCESSORIES

Select a product to choose your size and options.

M193 ICW

LIGHTEST

ICW Level IIIA Soft Armor

THICKNESS

MED WEIGHT

MATERIAL

CUTS

0.27"

1.2 lb

PE

FS, SA, SH

THREATS RATED

5.56x45 M193 @ 3250 fps •

7.62x39 LC @ 2450 fps and all lesser threats

LEVEL III ICW

PATROL FAVORITE

In conjunction with Level IIIA soft armor

LEVEL

SIZES

CUTS

III ICW

XXS–XL

3

THREATS RATED

5.56x45 M193 @ 3100-3150 fps (stand alone) •

7.62x39 @ 2380-2410 fps (stand alone) •

7.62x51 M80 Ball @ 2780-2810 fps in conjunction with IIIA soft armor

RF1

Stand-Alone • Level III

LEVEL

SIZES

CUTS

III

XXS–XL

3

THREATS RATED

7.62x51 M80 Ball @ 2780-2810 fps •

5.56x45 M193 @ 3250-3300 fps •

7.62x39 @ 2380-2410 fps and all lesser threats

RF2

SWAT FAVORITE

Stand-Alone • Level III+

LEVEL

SIZES

CUTS

III+

SM–XL

2

THREATS RATED

5.56x45 M855 "Green Tip" @ 3115-3150 fps •

7.62x51 M80 Ball @ 2780-2810 fps •

7.62x39 MSC @ 2380-2410 fps •

5.56x45 M193 @ 3250-3300 fps •

7.62x39 @ 2380-2410 fps and all lesser threats

RF3

Stand-Alone • Level IV

LEVEL

SIZES

CUTS

IV

XS–XL

SAPI

THREATS RATED

7.62x63 M2 AP @ 2900 fps •

7.62x54R API B32 @ 2900 fps •

7.62x39 API BZ @ 2450 fps •

5.56x45 M855 "Green Tip" @ 3150 fps •

7.62x51 M80 Ball @ 2810 fps •

7.62x39 MSC @ 2410 fps •

5.56x45 M193 @ 3300 fps •

7.62x39 @ 2410 fps and all lesser threats

RF3-HP

Stand-Alone • Level IV

LEVEL

SIZES

CUTS

IV

SM–XL

SAPI

THREATS RATED

7.62x63 M2 AP @ 2900 fps •

7.62x54R API B32 @ 2900 fps •

7.62x39 API BZ @ 2450 fps •

5.56x45 M855 "Green Tip" @ 3150 fps •

7.62x51 M80 Ball @ 2810 fps •

7.62x39 MSC @ 2410 fps •

5.56x45 M193 @ 3300 fps •

7.62x39 @ 2410 fps and all lesser threats

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SIDE PLATES (SET)

Level III / III+ / IV — choose one

Weight is 0.56 lb per side plate

LEVEL

SIZES

WEIGHT

III–IV

6x6, 6x8

0.56 lb

THREATS RATED

5.56x45 M193 @ 3100-3150 fps •

7.62x39 @ 2380-2410 fps •

7.62x51 M80 Ball @ 2780-2810 fps

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RIFLE BACKPACK

Stand-Alone panel

TYPE

SIZES

WEIGHT

Panel

S / L / XL

1.4–2.0 lb

THREATS RATED

5.56x45 M193 @ 3100-3150 fps •

7.62x39 @ 2380-2410 fps

SHIPPING

UPS Ground, $20 per shipment. Most orders ship within 2 weeks.

RETURNS

Due to the nature of the product, all sales are final.

WARRANTY

12 months against defects; 60 months that the product meets its posted specifications.

STAY OUT OF THE TRUNK — GET IN THE HUNT

Lightweight design allows officers to wear armor vs. keeping it in the trunk. Stay ready, enhance mobility, and increase survivability with minimal fatigue.

ALWAYS READY

Wear all shift, every day

ENHANCED MOBILITY

Move freely in & out of cruiser

30-50% LIGHTER

vs. competition at same level

LE FIELDED

Extremely positive feedback

WHY DAYTON ARMOR

ENGINEERED FOR THE MISSION

MADE IN USA

100% manufactured in Dayton, Ohio with American materials

NIJ STANDARDS

Tested to NIJ standards with robust testing database

COMBAT PROVEN

Trusted by Special Operations across all branches

30-50% LIGHTER

Significant weight savings over competition

SERIAL # TRACKING

Full traceability records for each plate

EXPERT SUPPORT

Direct access to our engineering team

FROM DoD R&D TO SPECIAL OPS

Dayton Armor, LLC started in 2010 as a small Research and Development company. Our projects included lightweight body armor for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Technology developed by our team of advanced chemists and engineers provides optimized products that offer superior ballistic performance at unprecedented weights — ballistic efficiency that's unmatched in the industry.

This armor technology has been validated by significant testing and variants in use in military applications. Now being introduced to Public Safety communities in the U.S.A.

Multiple advanced teams within each branch of service

Proprietary process makes tomorrow's technology available today

NIJ certification testing underway with soft armor partners

Wear continuously with minimal hindrance and fatigue

Special Operations
Tactical Team
Special Forces Team

REVIEWS

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK IS ALWAYS EXTREMELY POSITIVE

OMG!!! This armor is incredible! It's light as a feather and it fits inside my vest like it was made for it. You can't even tell when I'm in my uniform that I'm wearing plates! The best part is it's made right here in Ohio. I feel like I'm wearing something that was designed at Skunkworks and I need a clearance and several signed NDA's to even possess it.

John Q.

Law Enforcement

I highly recommend Dayton Armor. Their products and staff are top notch. I have been wearing the ICW AR Plates with my IIIA body armor for two weeks and don't even notice a difference in comfort.

Sean G.

Law Enforcement

The manageable weight and thickness allows me to slide my plates in alongside my issued armor. I can wear these all day long comfortably, even getting in and out of the cruiser.

Jordan J.

Law Enforcement

GET IN TOUCH

Ready to upgrade your protection? Contact us for pricing, product specifications, or agency quotes. Our team responds within 24 hours.

3314 Encrete Ln.
Dayton, OH 45439

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