SHORT/ SMALL | Aircrew Body Armor 'Chicken Plate' Vietnam Style Front Plate
$250.00
This Vietnam style Aircrew Body Armor "Chicken Plate" insert is a 1984 production. The aluminum oxide ceramic front plate is in overall great condition. This is the same Aircrew plate issued in Vietnam, except a later production and in better shape than most Vietnam era ones. This listing is for one front plate
"The 1968-1991 designed version of the aircrew small arms protective body armor carrier featured large envelopes to accommodate a front torso protector for pilots or front and rear plates for gunners, who did not have the benefit of armored seats. It had a front pocket for maps, stretchable webbing sides and, unlike the 1967 standardized carrier, quick-release snap fasteners with non-slip buckles on both shoulders. Attached to the outside overlapping waistband was an elastic loop with a snap fastener that prevented opening in the wind stream.
Army aircrews were issued the carrier with aluminum oxide ceramic plates whereas Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps airmen received lighter and more expensive silicon or carbide plates. All three types of ceramic armor successfully protected against 0.30 caliber fire at 100 yards range."
MADE IN U.S.A.
SIZE:
Short (Small)
CONDITION:
A Grade: Great condition, minimal signs of use.
Out of stock
ITEM INFO
This product includes ballistic soft armor.
Plate carriers such as this are compatible with ballistic plates of matching size, i.e. a size medium vest will generally work best with size medium plates. For vests that include soft armor, ICW plates can be used to minimize weight.
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The soft armor in this vest may be past the factory warranty date, although this doesn't necessarily impact performance.
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ITAR RESTRICTION
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