PROTECH IMPAC-HT Biceps (Upper Arm) Plate Set

Nov. 11, 2011

Safariland added PROTECH IMPAC-HT Biceps (Upper Arm) Plate Set to its line of IMPAC special threat plates. The lightweight 7-inch by 8 inch plates come in a set of two and feature an increased curvature that conforms to the shape of the upper arm to provide added protection from handgun threats and trauma. These plates are compatible with the PROTECH Tactical upper arm (biceps) protector soft armor accessory, sliding easily into the special threat plate pocket and are made to be used in conjunction with the soft armor panels included in the accessory. The lightweight design and curvature of the IMPAC-HT Biceps Plate Set provide additional handgun threat and trauma protection to the upper arms without interfering with the officer’s mobility.

The IMPAC-HT Biceps Plate Set has been independently tested* to defeat the following rounds:

Ballistic Rounds

Impacts Per Plate

Test Velocity (fps)

(Rounds tested on separate plates)

Speer .357 Sig, 125 gr. FMJ

3

1470 ± 30 fps

Speer .44 Mag, 240 gr. SJHP

1

1430 ± 30 fps

Win. 9 mm +P+, 127 gr. SXT

3

1250 ± 30 fps

Speer .357 Sig, 125 gr. GDHP

3

1375 ± 30 fps

Norinco 7.62 x 25 mm Tokarev, 85 gr. FMJ

3

1530 ± 30 fps

FN 5.7 x 28 mm, 28 gr. SS195LF (Belgium)

3

 2086 ± 30 fps (avg.)

FN 5.7 x 28 mm, 40 gr. SS197 (Blue Tip)

3

 1721 ± 30 fps (avg.)

*The IMPAC-HT Biceps Plate Set has not been tested or certified in accordance with NIJ 2005 Interim Requirements or NIJ Standard-0101.06. The IMPAC-HT Biceps Plate Set should always be used in conjunction with flexible soft armor panels.

The PROTECH line of IMPAC special threat plates is now available in five styles:

  • IMPAC-HT for high velocity handgun threat protection 
  • IMPAC-CT for spike and edged blade threat protection 
  • IMPAC-MT for handgun, spike and edged blade threat protection 
  • IMPAC-RT for rifle threat protection
  • IMPAC-RT PLUS for enhanced rifle threat protection

For more information on PROTECH’s IMPAC plates or carrier offerings visit www.safariland.com/bodyarmor

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