Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 Level III Armor Kit with AR1000 Steel Plates
Kit Components
- Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 Plate Carrier x 1
- Shellback Tactical Model AR1000 Plates x 2
Banshee Elite 3.0 Features
- Laser cut Molle platform on front, rear and cummerbund reduces weight and adds durability
- Two quick release cummerbund buckles to quickly don and doff plate carrier
- Rear drag handle extends up to 34 inches in length
- Constructed of durable 500 denier Cordura nylon and 1000 denier lamented Squadron nylon
- Plate pockets load from the bottom hold 10 x 12 shooter or SAPI cut plates
- Two Shoulder buckles allow quick adjustments to raise or lower plate carrier for the perfect fit
- 3D Spacer mesh padding on front, rear and shoulder pads for ventilation and comfort
- Cummerbund features 6 integrated M4 magazine pockets
- Cummerbund features 2 pockets to insert Banshee Elite 3.0 soft armor panels
- Cummerbund features interior laser cut Molle panels to attach side armor plate pockets
- Front zipper admin pouch for small field gear such as notepads, pens and multitools
- Rear hydration pocket holds 2L hydration bladder
- Removable front mounting chest clips for attaching chest rigs or placards
- Loop panels on front and rear for ID placards
- Lifetime warranty
- Made in the USA
Banshee Elite 3.0 Sizing
- Plate pockets load from the bottom and accept up to 10 x 12 shooter or SAPI cut plates
- 2 Shoulder buckles allow for quick adjustment to raise or lower plate carrier for the perfect fit
- Cummerbund comes in 3 sizes
- Small/Medium - 32 inches to 39 inches
- Large/XLarge - 39 inches to 46 inches
- 2XL/3XL - 46 inches to 58 inches
- How to Select a Size
- Measure the circumference of your body where the bottom of your plate would sit on your torso
- Take the measurement and add 2 inches to get your final measurement
- Use your final measurement to select from the sizing chart above
Model AR1000 Level III Steel Plate Key Features
- NIJ 0101.06 level III certified - listed on NIJ Compliant Products List
- Special threat rated level III+ - M855 Greentip and M193 FMJ
- Meets DEA hard armor protocol
- Constructed from AR1000 Ultra High Hardness Steel (UHH)
- 10" x 12" Shooters cut single curve plate is considered nominal with actual measurement 9.5" x 11.5"
- Weighs 6.1 lbs and only .35" thick
- Multi-hit rated and full edge to edge protection
- Rhino extreme 11-50 FR coating to prevent spall
- 10 year ballistic warranty
- Made in the USA
Model AR1000 Level III Full Specification Chart
| CATEGORY | ARMOR SPEC |
| NIJ Threat Level | Level III |
| Certification | NIJ 0101.06 Certified |
| Special Threat | Level III+ |
| Protection Type | Stand Alone |
| Construction | AR1000 UHH Steel |
| Exterior Cover | Rhino EX HP-50 Coating |
| Size | 9.5" x 11.5" |
| Thickness | .35" |
| Weight | 6.1 lbs |
| Cut | Shooters Cut |
| Curvature | Single Curve |
| Spall Protection | Yes |
| Multi-Hit Protection | Yes |
| Protective Area | Edge to Edge |
| Warranty | 10 Years |
| Country of Origin | USA |
AR1000 Level III Steel Ballistic Test Data
| STANDARD | PROJECTILE | GRAIN | VELO FT/S |
| NIJ 0101.06 | 7.62 x 51 M80 | 147 | 2780 |
| DEA 2017 | .223 Tact Bonded | 62 | 2600 |
| DEA 2017 | 5.56 x 45 M855 | 62 | 3100 |
| DEA 2017 | 7.62 x 39 MSC | 123 | 2400 |
| DEA 2017 | 7.62 FMJ M80 | 147 | 2750 |
| DEA 2017 | .308 Win PSPB | 150 | 2600 |
| Special | 5.56 x 45 M193 FMJ | 55 | 3250 |
Due to the protective nature of this item - all sales are final.
- Armor Size:
- 10x12
- Threat Level:
- III
- Weight:
- Standard
- Plate Cut:
- Shooter
- Plate Curve:
- Single
- Construction:
- Steel
- Ballistic Warranty:
- 10 year
- Certification:
- NIJ Certified
- Configuration:
- Armor Kit
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Vest is Great but...
I bought as a bug out vest, I love the vest, it is everything as advertised and exactly as expected. the problem I have is actually with the plates that were shipped. The plates I ordered were curved plates. They are curved, sorta. The 2 of the 4 corners on both front and back plates are warped flat. I don't have a huge issue with it because it still serves its purpose. It is a minor comfort problem, but who cares about comfort if you're being shot at.
