Two LTC 26300 SAPI Cut Lightweight Level 4 Plates

• Sold as a pair (2 plates)

• Lightweight Level IV plate designed for operational mobility

• True multi-curve SAPI cut for optimal fit and movement

• Premium boron-carbide ceramic with high-strength polyethylene backer

• NIJ-certified Level IV, standalone design

• Manufactured by LTC — supplier for current U.S. SOCOM plate programs

Ballistic Rating & Threat Protection

Rated to defeat multiple hits of:

▸ 7.62x54R B32 API
▸ .30-06 M2 Armor-Piercing
▸ 7.62×51 NATO (M80 Ball, M61 AP, M80A1)
▸ 5.56 NATO (M193, M855, M855A1, M995 Tungsten-core)
▸ 7.62×39 FMJ & API

Engineered for multi-impact performance with minimal backface deformation

Material Construction

Premium material stack for advanced durability:

• Hot-pressed Boron Carbide ceramic strike face

• Autoclave-bonded HB212 Dyneema® composite backer

• Triple-curve shaping for ergonomic fit

• Thin profile structure

Autoclave fusion reduces:
✔ Delamination
✔ Structural failure
✔ Crack spread during repeated impacts

Weights & Sizes (per plate)

• Small — 8.75” × 11.75” → ~4.4 lb

• Medium — 9.5” × 12.50” → ~5.1 lb

• Large — 10.25” × 13.25” → ~5.9 lb

• XL — 11” × 14” → ~6.8 lb

Among the lightest true Level IV plates in SAPI cut form

Ideal Usage & Applications

Recommended for:

• Professional tactical operators

• Duty-ready patrol loadouts

• Mobility-focused carriers

• Training + deployment-ready setups

• Civilians seeking extremely light Level IV plates

Excellent upgrade from:
✓ Legacy ceramics
✓ Thick NIJ steel plates
✓ Budget polyethylene-ceramic blends

What Makes These Plates Superior

Compared to standard commercial Level IV plates, these deliver:

✔ Higher AP multi-hit tolerance
✔ Lower energy backface transfer
✔ Improved structural integrity after impact
✔ Higher-strength PE backer material
✔ Real SOCOM-grade construction lineage

Closest civilian-available equivalent to modern military issue

Specifications Overview

Certified Rating: NIJ Level IV
Thickness: ~0.80″
Curve: Triple-Curve SAPI profile
Protection Type: Standalone / Multi-Hit

Shipped with Gen-2 manufacturing designation: “-310”

Warranty & Incident Assurance

Apex Incident Replacement Guarantee
✔ Valid for 5 years
✔ Free replacement if plates are shot during lawful use
✔ Natural-disaster damage also covered

Covers: armor, carriers, accessories, apparel

Why Choose the LTC 26300 Series
These plates provide one of the best balances of weight, performance, and military-grade materials available today, offering top-tier AP threat protection without sacrificing mobility. Ideal for demanding users who require uncompromising protection in a lightweight configuration.