Sioen Ballistics Ballistics Soft Ballistic Panel NIJ IIIA + 15J

Sioen Ballistics

Sioen Ballistics Ballistics Soft Ballistic Panel NIJ IIIA + 15J

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A soft and flexible level IIIA ballistic panel insert for plate carriers. Sold as single panels, not pairs. Read full description
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Description

A soft and flexible level IIIA ballistic panel insert for plate carriers. Sold as single panels, not pairs.

Size 25 x 30 cm (10" x 12"), weight 380 g (13.4 oz).

Protection level NIJ IIIA + 15J

The stab-resistance is easier to explain so let's do that one first: the vest stops an edged blade thrust at it with an energy level of 15 joules.

The IIIA level according to NIJ-standard is pretty much the lowest used in military and LE applications these days, but also the highest level that can be achieved with soft materials. NIJ IIIA is commonly used in bullet-resistant vests worn underneath clothing as well as flak vests.

NIJ IIIA is tested against the following threats (list not exhaustive):

  • .22LR (rimfire pistols and rifles)
  • .44 Magnum SJHP
  • 357 SIG
  • 9x19mm FMJ (pistols and submachine guns)
  • Fragmentation and ricochets.

If you are unfamiliar with the NIJ rating system check out this chart for further reference:

Caliber NIJ IIA NIJ II NIJ IIIA NIJ III NIJ IV
.22 LR LRN OK OK OK OK OK
.380 ACP FMJ RN OK OK OK OK OK
9x19 mm FMJ RN OK (341 m/s) OK (367 m/s) OK (436 m/s) OK OK
.357 Mag JSP FAIL OK OK OK OK
.44 Mag SJHP FAIL FAIL OK OK OK
7.62 NATO FMJ FAIL FAIL FAIL OK OK
.30-06 AP FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL OK

LRN Lead Round Nose
FMJ Full Metal Jacket
RN Round Nose
JSP Jacketed Soft Point
SJHP Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point
AP Armour-Piercing