“We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” – Benjamin Franklin
The most popular armor in America – for over 10 years. Lives saved since 2012.
- The Testudo Gen 2 is Big. Padded. Foolproof.
- Overbuilt with reinforced stitching, webbing, mesh padding.
- One Size Fits All. Can hold 10×12″ or 11×14″ plates.
- The AR500 Heritage Plate is the Most Tested Armor Ever.
- Countless videos & lab tests showcase its strength.
- Stops M80 Ball & M855 Green Tip (speeds listed below).
- Extreme multi-hit, edge-to-edge protection.
- Add the Build-Up Coat for improved protection against bullet fragmentation.
- The Base Coat redirects away. The Build-Up Coat captures.
- The MK I Slick Placard keeps speed reloads close at hand, secured with kydex inserts.
- Holds a total of three 5.56 magazines.
- The Trauma Pad (upgrade option) reduces backface deformation & blunt force impact.
Lead Time: 2-3 Weeks (Testudo Gen 2s on the way).
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Product details
The Testudo Gen 2 Plate Carrier
| Weight | 3.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Color |
Black ,Coyote ,Ranger Green ,Woodland |
Heritage - Level III AR500 Steel Body Armor
| Weight | 8.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.34 × 0.34 in |
| Armor Form |
Curved , |
| Fraglock Coating |
Base Coat ,Build Up |
MK I Slick Placard
| Weight | 0.56 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 × 4.5 × 1.5 in |
| Color |
Black ,Coyote ,Ranger Green ,Black Multicam , , |
Trauma Pad
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Size |
10" x 12" , , , , , |
Description
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HERITAGE ARMOR SPECS
Material: AR500 steel alloy blend, with FragLock™ Coating
Protection: 7.62 mm FMJ, steel-jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2,780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
Form: Curved
Dimensions: 9.5″ x 12.5″
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Thickness: 0.34″
Shelf life: 20 years
Manufactured: United States
TESTING
The Heritage Plate has been independently tested in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 threat levels through Oregon Ballistics (OBL), and H.P. White Laboratories. This means it is rated to stop 7.62×51 M80 NATO Ball (.308 Winchester) at a velocity of up to 2,780 FPS, and special threat tested to stop 5.56mm M855/SS109 (Green Tip) at a velocity of 2,780 FPS.
The Testudo Gen 2 Plate Carrier
Maximize Coverage and Comfort with the Testudo Gen 2
The Testudo Gen 2 Plate Carrier provides a tight fit and plenty of space for everything you’ll want in a full tactical loadout. It remains a favorite in the industry for its fully adjustable cummerbund, comfortable padding, and a generous amount of PALS webbing for attaching magazines, medical kits, and other accessories. It also features side plate pockets for extra coverage and the ability to carry all standard plate sizes (11″ x 14″ and smaller).
Inspired by the Roman Testudo Formation
In 36 BC, the historian Plutarch gave the first description of the Roman Army?s formidable Testudo formation. It consisted of a group of soldiers tightly packed, with shields held in front and above, so that nothing could penetrate the advancing unit. The Testudo Gen 2 Carrier takes that vision and applies it to personal body armor: Having formidable protection by maximizing coverage.
Built for Durability and Comfort
The Testudo is made mostly of 500D Nylon, with bar tacks reinforcing all stress points and PALS webbing covering the outside for attaching your MOLLE-compatible 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 the ever-reliable Nylon webbing, also help you fit the carrier as the low offset makes the rear plate pocket ride at the proper height.
Fully Adjustable Cummerbund for a Custom Fit
One of the biggest advantages of the Testudo is its cummerbund: A sash around the lower half of the carrier that both gives you side-plate pockets for extra armor and gives you full adjustability to tighten the carrier to a perfect fit. This adjustability makes the Testudo more than a “one-size-fits-all” solution since the size itself can be changed to best suit you.
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