Analysis Russia to manufacture latest technologies of armour vest and body armour 10802176

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Analysis: Russia to manufacture latest technologies of armour vest and body armour.
Defense and Security industries of Russia able to manufacture latest technologies of body armour and armour vests that allows effective protecting of personnel in combat environment. The modern combat environment poses a lot of threats to a soldier`s health. Bullets, splinters, various explosive devices are among dangerous items that could harm servicemen on the battlefield. Therefore, the wearing of body armour in combat areas is strictly required in many armies of the world.
     
Defense and Security industries of Russia able to manufacture latest technologies of body armour and armour vests that allows effective protecting of personnel in combat environment. Russian 6B11 armour vest
     
The 6B11 armour vest is designed to protect a serviceman from cold steel weapons, fragments of grenades/mortar shells, and bullets fired from Makarov PMM and Tokarev TT pistols, as well as from pistols chambered for 9x19 Parabellum cartridges. The reinforced armour plates are made of aramid fabric. The materials of the vest feature moisture-repelling impregnation that allows using of the body armour in humid conditions and after full immersion into water.

The vest has an effective ventilation system. It is available in three standard sized and various colors. The outer vest of 6B11 is made of flameproof fabrics. At the customer`s request, the body armour can be complemented by the 6Sh92 universal vest intended for the transportation of armament, ammunition, and other pieces of individual equipment. According to the official specifications of the 6B11 armour vest in the catalogue of the Rosoboronexport company, it has a weight of 4.7-5.1 kg, a total protection area of 45-50 dm2, a chest/back reinforced protection area of 8.8/8.1-8.3 dm2 (respectively), and a pistol bullet stopping distance of 5 m.
     
Russian defense industry also offers the 6B12 armour vest designed to protect a serviceman from cold steel arms, fragments of grenades/mortar shells, and small arms bullets Russian soldiers with 6B12 armour vest
     
Russian defense industry also offers the 6B12 armour vest designed to protect a serviceman from cold steel arms, fragments of grenades/mortar shells, and small arms bullets. The materials of the vest features moisture-repelling impregnation that allows using of the body armour in humid conditions and after full immersion into water. The body armour has an effective ventilation system. It is available in three standard sizes and various colors.

The outer vest of 6B12 is made of flameproof fabrics. At the customer`s request, the body armour can be complemented by the 6Sh92 universal vest intended for the transportation of armament, ammunition, and other pieces of individual equipment. According to the specifications, the 6B12 armour vest has a weight of 8.5 kg (with reinforcing armor plates; at the customer`s request, the vest may be complemented by steel or ceramic armour plates), an anti-fragment protection area of 45-50 dm2, an anti-bullet protection area of 8 dm2, and a bullet stopping distance of 50-100 m (depending on the type of weapon from which a bullet is fired). The vest protects against 5.45 mm, 5.56 mm, and 7.62 mm bullets.
     
Rosoboronexport also promotes the Kirasa family of body armour. The vests provide all-round protection against fragments, cold steel arms, pistol and rifle (when the vest is reinforced with applique armour plates) bullets. Kirasa Vizov Body Armor
     
Rosoboronexport also promotes the Kirasa family of body armour. The vests provide all-round protection against fragments, cold steel arms, pistol and rifle (when the vest is reinforced with applique armour plates) bullets. Kirasa body armour can be complemented by additional armour plates and anti-ricochet packs. The Kevlar fabrics with waterproof impregnation provides reliable protection in all types of operational environment (including 100% humidity and submergences in water). The anti-ricochet packs protect against hits by secondary fragments. Kirasa vests are equipped with shock absorbers that feature enhanced ventilation. The body armour can be supplied in three sizes. Collar, apron, and shoulder protectors can be additionally installed.

The Kirasa-Universal vest is intended for police and army personnel. Its weight varies from 2.8 kg to 6.7 kg (depending on the size and variant). Kirasa-Universal can be reinforced with additional armour plates.
     
The Kirasa-Universal vest is intended for police and army personnel. Its weight varies from 2.8 kg to 6.7 kg (depending on the size and variant). Kirasa-Universal can be reinforced with additional armour plates. Kirasa Universal body armor
     
The Kirasa-Universal vest is intended for police and army personnel. Its weight varies from 2.8 kg to 6.7 kg (depending on the size and variant). Kirasa-Universal can be reinforced with additional armour plates.

The Kirasa-Universal SN concealed vest is intended for members of law enforcement agencies and civilians. It has a weight of 2-5 kg (depending on the size and variant). The vest can be complemented by additional armour plates.

The Kirasa-Universal SN floating vest is intended for maritime personnel. It is designed as a life vest. The body armour has a weight of 2.5-3.7 kg (depending on the size and variant). It can be reinforced with additional armour plates.
The Kirasa-L armour vest is intended for crews of armoured vehicles and helicopters. It has a weight of 2.8-7.2 kg (depending on the size and configuration). The body armour can be reinforced with additional armour plates.

The Kirasa armoured vests can be fitted with six types of applique plates designated as A, B, C, D, E, and F.
     
Russian defense company also offers the Dublon protection kit intended for sappers. It is designed to provide all-round body and frontal head, arms, and legs protection against blast effects of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IED). Field engineer in Dublon protection suit holding a shell during the military exercises of Guards Engineer Brigade and Engineer Camouflage Regiment of Russian army
     
Russian defense company also offers the Dublon protection kit intended for sappers. It is designed to provide all-round body and frontal head, arms, and legs protection against blast effects of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IED). Four variants of the kit (depending on the level of protection) are available to potential foreign customers.

The fabric module is identical for all variants. The kit includes a jacket with a protective collar and removable sleeves, apron and leg protectors, a climatic shock-absorbing liner, a load-bearing system, a mask and breastplate, gloves, and armour elements (optionally). It features a modular structure and enhanced anti-mine protection. According to the specifications, the Dublon individual sapper`s protection kit has a weight of 16.7-42.8 kg (depending on the level of protection), an operating temperature range between -30C° and +40C°, a permissible humidity of 100%, a protection area of 204.8-215 dm2, and an enhanced protection area of 30.1-68.75 dm2.
     
One of the subdivision of Kalashnikov Group has presented a new modular tactical body armour gear during the International Military Technical Forum, Army-2016, in September last year. The main advantage of this new body armour is the use of a modular concept offering a full range of configurations for soldier in the battlefield. The new modular assault vest including body armour developed and designed by Kalashnikov subdivision.
     
One of the subdivision of Kalashnikov Group has presented a new modular tactical body armour gear during the International Military Technical Forum, Army-2016, in September last year. The main advantage of this new body armour is the use of a modular concept offering a full range of configurations for soldier in the battlefield.

The Russian Company Kalashnikov is also manufacturer of new equipment including multilayered clothes (summer and winter sets), equipment (vests, backpacks), and protective gear (body armor, armored helms) for special forces soldiers.

At Army-2016, Kalashnikov Group representative has presented its new prototype of tactical assault vest including body armour to Army Recognition online defense and security magazine, manufactured by a subdivision of Kalashnikov Group. This is a fully new design of modular body armour featuring new concept to increase comfort and protection for modern soldiers.

The new modular body armour of Kalashnikov offers the possibility to the soldiers to remove or added some components of its individual equipment according to the missions requirements in just few seconds.

The same modularity is adapted for the armour plates which can be fitted at the front and at the back of the tactical assault vest, but the protection of the soldiers can be increase thanks to the use of new armour components to protect the shoulders, neck or lower body of the fighters.

Another interesting new feature of the Kalashnikov body armour/assault vest is the possibility to remove the whole front panel with assault rifle magazines with another components to carried grenades or ammunitions for example.