Description
UT Light is a lightweight model of the UKRTAC body armor. It embodies a maximum number of improved features for the protection and comfort of fighters. It is a Ukrainian product that competes with the most famous foreign analogues. It can be additionally equipped with an RPS, groin protection, shoulder, neck protection, assault backpack, and ballistic helmet.
To activate the quick-release system, pull the ring on the upper part of the plate carrier. In the lower part, pull up or down. Increased size of the pocket for personal belongings. Separate fixation system for wires for a radio or a tube from a hydration system.
Armor plates of class 4 according to DSTU 8782:2018 “Lightweight Body Armor” of the Arsenal Patriot company undergo testing with a sharp-pointed bullet of caliber 5.54×39 with a steel thermally strengthened core in a steel jacket plated with tombac, of the 7N10 cartridge (velocity 910 ± 3 m/s, weight 3.6 g) and a sharp-pointed bullet of caliber 7.62×54 with a steel non-thermally strengthened core in a steel jacket plated with tombac, of the rifle cartridge 57-N-323s (velocity 850 ± 15 m/s, weight) from a distance of 10 ± 0.5 m.
The UKRTAC side protection armor package withstood a pistol bullet of caliber 9×18 (velocity 345 ± 1 m/s) with a spherical head part with a steel non-thermally strengthened core in a steel jacket plated with tombac, of the 57-N-181s cartridge (Makarov pistol) and a bullet of caliber 9×19 Luger (velocity 409 ± 1 m/s) in a solid metal jacket made of a copper alloy with a semi-spherical soft (lead) core, according to DSTU 8782:2018 “Personal Protective Equipment. Body Armor.” with regard to protection class 1. The depth of non-penetrating deformation does not exceed 22 mm.
Equipment:
Plates (2 pcs.)
- Armox Advance armored steel from Swedish company SSAB with a hardness of 58-63 HRC
- 8mm thick EVA material shock absorber with a density of 80 kg/m3
- Additional front layer to prevent fragmentation and spalling
- Protection: 4th class according to DSTU 8782:2018 / III NIJ 0101.06
- Size: 250x300x21 mm
- Protection area: 7.1 dm2
- Weight: 3.1 kg
Magazine pouches (3 pcs.)
- Material: 1000D polyamide fabric with polyurethane coating
- Material resistance to abrasion: 80,000 cycles
- Non-slip insert
- Elastic cord for securing magazines
- Compatible with AKM/AK-74/M4A1/M16/RPK magazines
Side protection (1 set)
- Material: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and 8mm shock absorber to reduce the obstructive effect
- Protection class 1 according to DSTU 8782:2018
Plate carrier
- Material: 1000D polyamide fabric with polyurethane coating
- Increased water resistance
- Material resistance to abrasion: 80,000 cycles
- Quick-release hardware: made in Ukraine
- Ventilation with 3D mesh for air circulation and comfort of use
- Velcro panel for attaching a detachable shock absorber on the top part of ventilation
- Textile fasteners produced by Velcro/Alfatex
- Height adjustment for sizes S/XL
- Girth adjustment for sizes S/XL
- Elastic insert on girth
- Girth has a pocket for additional protection
- Large front pocket for personal items (depth: 23 cm)
- Soft panels for attaching identifiers and patches
- Compatible with 250×300 mm plates
- Has additional straps for securing plates in height inside
- Made in Ukraine
Regulatory documents:
- License and Permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (Order No. 613 “On Issuing a License for Business Activities”)
- Test protocols for each batch.
