Rifle protection.
Purpose-built.
A 10 × 12 in shooter-cut ceramic plate. Silicon carbide and UHMWPE, brought together in a focused hard armor solution for professional users.
Distributed by Tatou Armor · Canadian company.
Model and configuration documentation available to qualified buyers.
A ceramic foundation.
A purposeful construction.
The ceramic and polyethylene construction combines a silicon-carbide strike component with UHMWPE support. A 1000D nylon covering completes the plate.
- Protection reference
- NIJ 0101.06 · Level IV
- Cut offered
- Shooter cut
- Nominal format
- 10 × 12 in
- Weight per shooter-cut plate
- 6.17 lb / 2.8 kg
- Thickness
- 30 ± 5 mm · 1.18 ± 0.19 in
- Ballistic construction
- Silicon carbide / UHMWPE
- Outer covering
- 100% nylon · 1000D
- Test configuration
- Stand-alone
- Profile
- Single curve
- Ballistic warranty
- 10 years · subject to written terms
- Full-cut reference weight
- 6.39 lb / 2.9 kg
Specifications are taken from the technical sheet. The quotation confirms the selected cut, dimensions and supplied configuration. Full-cut weight is shown as a comparison, not as the shooter-cut weight.
Silicon carbide.
UHMWPE support.
A ceramic / ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene construction specified for this hard armor program.
Level IV.
A defined test threat.
The reference ballistic model is actively listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List at Level IV under NIJ 0101.06, in a stand-alone, single-curve configuration. Its stated test threat is .30 caliber 166 gr M2 AP.
| Level | Test projectile | Bullet mass | Reference velocity |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | .30 CAL · M2 AP | 166 gr | 2,880 ft/s · 877.8 m/s |
Estimated ballistic limit reported in the technical sheet for .30 caliber 166 gr M2 AP. This is not a guaranteed stopping velocity and is separate from the Level IV reference velocity.
The NIJ reference applies to the identified ballistic model. Exact model correspondence and the supplied configuration are documented for procurement. The listed Level IV test configuration uses one M2 AP shot per plate for the penetration / backface-signature test; additional impacts require separate supporting test data.
Read NIJ Standard 0101.06 ↗Build your configuration.
Pair your hard plate requirement with the Tatou Armor QRS platform. Confirm plate dimensions, thickness and retention for the selected setup.
Explore the QRS ↗The plate.
The fit. The requirement.
- 10 × 12 in shooter-cut configuration
- Front / rear plate quantities specified individually
- Carrier fit and retention checked for the setup
- Applicable ballistic documentation on request
The QRS carrier, soft panels and accessories are quoted separately unless included in your offer.
View the QRS Shim set ↗Explore IIIA soft armor ↗
Your requirements.
A precise quotation.
Tell Tatou Armor what your agency needs. Specify the number of plates, carrier configuration, delivery destination and required date.
- Corporate or government email address
- Agency / unit and tender reference
- Quantity in individual plates
- Configuration and compliance requirements
Exact model identification, supporting documents and written warranty terms are available to qualified buyers.
Before you equip
your team.
What does Level IV refer to?
NIJ 0101.06 Level IV uses the .30 caliber M2 AP armor-piercing test threat. The stated performance applies to a defined model and test protocol. It is not a blanket claim for every rifle round or repeated impacts.
Which weight applies to the plate offered?
The technical sheet specifies 6.17 lb (2.8 kg) per 10 × 12 in shooter-cut plate and 6.39 lb (2.9 kg) for the full-cut version. The offer will identify the selected cut and confirm the supplied configuration.
Does the V50 value mean a guaranteed stop?
No. The sheet identifies the V50 as an estimate for .30 caliber 166 gr M2 AP. V50 is a ballistic-limit estimate associated with a 50% probability of complete penetration under the test conditions. It is not the Level IV certification velocity or a guaranteed non-penetration speed.
Can I use the plate with a QRS carrier?
The QRS accepts nominal 10 × 12 in hard plates. Confirm the actual plate dimensions, thickness and fit for your configuration. The optional Tatou Armor Shim set helps take up excess space for a 10 × 12 setup.
Can qualified buyers obtain the compliance file?
Yes. Include your agency, professional email, quantities, carrier and tender reference in the RFQ. The exact model designation, applicable compliance documentation, configuration and written warranty terms are provided for procurement review.
