Engineered for elite performance, Hard Shell's RhinoCore RF2 Hard Armor Plate is an ideal solution for those who want a mix of ultra lightweight profile and significant ballistic performance. Its tactical-grade design is reinforced with cutting-edge advanced ceramic and composite construction to provide all-day comfort, along with multi-hit steel-core protection.
Hard Shell’s RhinoCore RF2 Hard Armor Plate is engineered with advanced ceramic and composite materials to deliver superior ballistic protection, durability, and comfort. Integrated with Hard Shell's signature trauma minimizing technology for enhanced safety under high-intensity threats, the plate boasts of multi-hit capability and an user-centric design.

Hard Shell’s RhinoCore RF2 is a next-gen hard armor plate and among the lightest in the industry. Its construction is a fine blend of advanced ceramics like Boron Carbide, Silicon Carbide, and Alumina with ultra-light UHMWPE and Aramid fabrics, offering unrivalled strength-to-weight performance.
The ballistics in this bundle are rated Level 3A / Level IIIA / HG2. To learn more about the NIJ body armor standards, visit our Understanding Body Armor Ratings blog.
Body armor classified as Level III+ exceeds Level III requirements and is considered an intermediate level of ballistic protection. It is intended to deliver more stopping power and improved defense against threats from high-velocity rifles. In order to improve upon its Level III categorization, this armor uses advanced materials or design elements.
Level III+ body armor provides protection against certain types of ammunition, such as the 7.62 x 51 mm Nato, 7.62 x 39 mm MSC, and SS 5.56 x 45 mm M193 rounds. These armors are appropriate for military and law enforcement professionals who encounter such threats in the field.
At Hard Shell, Level III+ body armor plates are available in 1.8 kg, 2 kg, and 2.2 kg weight options. Users can customize these weight options to meet their unique operational needs and preferences.
Level III+ and Level IV body armor can differ based on certain requirements. Level IV is the best at repelling larger caliber threats that can penetrate armor, while Level III+ provides improved protection against some high-velocity rifle bullets. A thorough analysis of the expected ballistic threats and operational requirements should form the basis of the decision between them.
It is the degree of protection against high-velocity rifle bullets where these two armor types differ. While Level III body armor meets requirements for protection against standard rifle threats, Level III+ goes one step further by offering greater resistance against some specific high-velocity projectiles.
The level of threat assessment and operational requirements of the user determines the suitability of Level III+ body armor. It is appropriate for a variety of ballistic threats. To ascertain if Level III+ body armor provides the appropriate degree of protection, it is imperative to assess particular ballistic threats and mission requirements.
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