
NIJ Level IV Body Armor Plate | ESAPI/XSAPI
Ships for FREE from Clovis, California
Typically ships in 1-3 business days, unless delays are shown below. Orders ship as soon as possible.
Ships for FREE from Clovis, California
Typically ships in 1-3 business days, unless delays are shown below. Orders ship as soon as possible.
The 11x14" size is back-ordered and will ship in 1-3 weeks. Reserve yours today.
The armor militaries trust. Bulletproof insert plates above the NIJ Level IV (4) rating offer the best mobility and ballistics protection. These PEAD™-backed ceramic armor plates withstand hits from some of the strongest rifles using AP ammunition. At Atomic Defense, we design our inserts to curve with your body for comfort and mobility. The plates are available in two sizes to accommodate all standard plate carrier vests.Our plates offer top-end ballistic protection matched with incredible mobility. We use durable ceramic materials with PEAD™ catch layers to construct inserts capable of withstanding, not just the standard "one round to plate center", but multiple rounds around the plate. Plus, we test our inserts to ensure they meet and exceed all relevant standards. Our ergonomic shooter's cut design will allow you to hold and fire your weapon comfortably.
Level 4 Standalone. This means that it can stop up to 30-06 MW AP, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 5.56x45 Armor Piercing BT, 9mm, .44 Magnum, 7.62x39 FMJ, etc. by itself and without extra armor needing to be placed behind it.
You're choosing the exterior coating for X-line or Fabric. Fabric
At Atomic Defense, we test our panels to comply with and exceed the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) regulations. The NIJ's standards categorize equipment by the types of rounds it can hold to a depth of 44 mm or less upon impact. Each NIJ level represents a stronger body armor, where levels III and higher fall into the category of hard body armor. Level IV ceramic armor plates are the highest grade for body armor under NIJ standard 0101.06, withstanding rounds from each previous level and above.
As Level IV armor, these plates meet the NIJ's requirement of stopping armor-piercing (AP) .30 caliber rounds traveling between 2,850 and 2,910 fps. The NIJ requires that hard body armor meets this qualification against a single shot in a conditioned state. We go beyond the NIJ's Level IV requirements by firing numerous shots into the armor, proving it can withstand multiple rounds from various full-automatic weapons.
Insert panels like Atomic Defense's NIJ Level IV Bulletproof Inserts offer the highest ballistic protection and the versatility to use them as you see fit. You can use these panels in a carrier vest, loading both sides to prioritize coverage or removing one for greater mobility.
Insert plates also fit well into purses or backpacks for a reliable line of defense in civilian settings. Dependable and lightweight, these PE and ceramic insert panels are the perfect body armor for any wearer.
Finding equipment that fits your body and equipment is essential for combat preparation, whether you're a civilian, police officer or U.S. military member. Our NIJ Level IV plates fit any carrier in our lineup.
The X-Line Coating 10x12 Armor Plate fits our 10x12 Armor Plate Carrier, while the X-Line Coating 11x14 Armor Plate corresponds with the 11x14 Armor Plate Carrier.
Browse our carrier selection online or contact an Atomic Defense representative to ensure your plates and carrier match up.
Level | Weapon | Caliber | Weight (G) | Range (FFT/S) | Speed (M/S) | # Shots |
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.22LR | 2.6 | 1050 ± 40 | 320 ± 12 |
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2A |
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9mm Luger | 8.0 | 1250 ± 50 | 332 ± 12 |
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2 |
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.357 Magnum | 10.2 | 1395 ± 15 | 424 ± 15 |
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3A |
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.44 Magnum | 15.55 | 1400 ± 50 | 426 ± 15 |
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3 |
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7.62mm and .308 calibers / Winchester | 9.7 | 2750 ± 50 | 838 ± 15 |
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4 |
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.30-06 / Armor Piercing | 10.8 | 2850 ± 50 | 868 ± 15 |
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