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Testudo Gen 3 + FREE Heritage Armor Plate
- Let’s make it easy: your first armor kit starts here.
- The Testudo Gen 3 is our most popular plate carrier.
- Mesh padding creates structure & increases comfort.
- Cummerbund wraps around the torso for added support.
- Quick-Detach creates instant access.
- The Heritage plate is our most tested armor.
- Stops M80 Ball & M855 Green Tip.
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Armored Republic makes all body armor in-house with orders subject to production and processing times. In-stock items typically ship in 5-10 business days, while custom items follow specific lead times. All orders ship FedEx with 2-5 day delivery. Most items can be returned within 30 days if in new condition with original tags, though some products like medical supplies and ceramic armor are non-returnable.
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Product details
Testudo Gen 3 Plate Carrier
| Weight | 3.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.5 × 14.5 × 5 in |
| Color |
Black ,Black Multicam ,Coyote ,Multicam ,Olive Drab ,Woodland |
| Size |
Medium ,Large |
1x Heritage - Level III AR500 Steel Body Armor Plate
| Weight | 8.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.34 × 0.34 in |
| Armor Form |
Curved , |
| Fraglock Coating |
Base Coat , |
Add A Second Plate? (25% Off)
| Weight | 8.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.34 × 0.34 in |
| Armor Form |
Curved , |
| Fraglock Coating |
Base Coat , |
Add Trauma Pads? (25% Off)
| Weight | 0.55 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.26 × 10 × 12 in |
| Size |
10×12 ,11×14 |
Description
The New Testudo Gen 3 Body Armor Plate Carrier, Now in SIX Colors
The new generation of our most popular carrier. Comes with cummerbund + the new Quick Detach System. Custom, adjustable fit. On in seconds, off in seconds. Padded design to mute blunt impact + increase comfort. Built-in side plate pouches, kangaroo pouch, admin pouch.
Size Guide for Optimal Fit and Coverage
Get size Medium if you wear a Small to Large sized shirt, Large for XL to XXL frames or if you are taller than 6’2″ and utilize 11×14″ plates. The cummerbund fits Armored Republic 6×6″ Side Plates. It will not hold 6×8″ Side Plates.
Enhanced Quick-Detach System for Rapid Adjustability
The Testudo design is the carrier of choice for a massive coalition of Free Men. Now, we are honored to present its best and newest model, the Gen 3, featuring the Quick-Detach Buckle System. A cummerbund is great for its precise adjustability; pull it tight to fit you exactly. The downside is that it takes a bit longer to take it off. The QDS fixes that. Pull a cord away from you and the carrier will open on that side for quick removal.
Superior Comfort with Padded Design and Adjustable Fit
The Testudo Gen 3 is made mostly of 500D Nylon, with bar tacks reinforcing all stress points and PALS webbing covering the outside. MOLLE-compatible webbing for pouches, holsters, and accessories.
The generous padding also prevents chafing, making for an armor setup that’s easy to wear for long periods of time. The adjustable shoulder straps, made of nylon, also help you fit the carrier as the low offset makes the rear plate pocket ride at the proper height.
Essential protection ought to be affordable and reliable, which is why Armored Republic is proud to offer one of the most cost-effective plates on the market with our AR500 Armor® Heritage Plate: The plate material is a steel alloy blend, has our patented Advanced Shooters Cut shape, and is covered with an exclusive FragLock™ Base Coat (build-up coating is available).This steel plate lasts a lot longer than polyethylene or ceramic alternatives because of the FragLock™ coating’s 20-year maintenance-free shelf life. While our base coat seals the armor from perspiration, our build-up coating prevents fragmentation injury. Our AR500 Armor® Heritage armor plate, unlike ceramic or polyethylene alternatives, is capable of protecting against several direct hits while still being less bulky than competing materials. It also has been independently tested in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 threat levels through Oregon Ballistics (OBL), and H.P. White Laboratories. This means that its level 3 body armor protection is rated to stop 7.62×51 M80 NATO Ball (.308 Winchester) at a velocity of up to 2,750 FPS, and special threat tested to stop 5.56mm M855/SS109 (Green Tip) at a velocity of 2,750 FPS.
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