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30-05-2022, 19:59 #1
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BPT vs Zebra stand alone lvl 3 plates feedback
I am looking at purchasing standalone Polyethlene (UHMPWE) level 3 plates, they are both within R100 of each other in terms of price in the R3k region, so that isn't a determining factor!
BPT 1.1kg
Zebra 1.5kg
I have heard good things about Zebra and my gut says the extra weight on the Zebra plate probably means it will stand up to more shots vs the BPT plate. I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has experience with either plate or knows of anyone who has tested either plate?
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31-05-2022, 08:30 #2
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Re: BPT vs Zebra stand alone lvl 3 plates feedback
I've been researching both brands as well. Just be careful and look at the specs carefully.
Zebra plate
ALSAP3+, NIJ Level III+ Standalone, Weight: 1,5kg ,Size : 250 x 300 mm
Protection against:
7.62 x 39 MSC/AK47
7.62 x 51 FMJ Ball
5.56 x 45 FMJ LC
THIS PLATE WILL NOT PROTECT AGAINST ANY AP - ARMOUR PIERCING ROUND
THIS PLATE WILL NOT PROTECT AGAINST THE SS109 5.56 x 45mm
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31-05-2022, 08:35 #3
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Re: BPT vs Zebra stand alone lvl 3 plates feedback
The 1.1kg lll+++ BPT plate is exactly like the 1.5kg Zebra plate.
But the 1.9kg lll+++BPT plate can handle armour piercing rounds
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31-05-2022, 12:06 #4
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Re: BPT vs Zebra stand alone lvl 3 plates feedback
What is the chance of having ap rounds used against you? How freely available are ap rounds on the "black market"? Is it worth to carry double the weight plates for a eg 5% chance, risk vs reward?
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31-05-2022, 22:50 #5
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01-06-2022, 00:02 #6
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01-06-2022, 18:14 #7
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02-06-2022, 05:40 #8
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02-06-2022, 07:50 #9
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Re: BPT vs Zebra stand alone lvl 3 plates feedback
SS109 is considered to be a round that has better penetration than the 55gr fmj round. I believe it was developed upon the requirement to penetrate a Russian steel helmet at 500 meters. As far as my understanding goes, most, if not all stand alone UHMWPE plates are level 3 NIJ. You do get these hybrid UHMWPE plates that have a layer of ceramic which may stop SS109 giving the user a good compromise of weight to protection value. When comparing it to steel, I’ve seen some level 3 steel plates stop SS109 but not 55 FMJs traveling at 3000+ fps, whereas the UHMWPE stops 55 fmj but not SS109 in most cases.
obviously all of this is dependent on angle of entry and velocity.
with regards to the 7.62x39 mild steel core. This is not an AP round. I believe level 3 UHMWPE will likely stop this threat, it is not a hardened steel core like the SS109 penetrator therefore, it deforms quicker once hitting the armor plate, it is also traveling very slow in comparison.
Please correct me if I am wrong on any thing mentioned above.
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17-11-2023, 09:10 #10
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Re: BPT vs Zebra stand alone lvl 3 plates feedback
Howdy, did you ever make a decision ?
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