Armor Express Vortex Body Armor, ARA-Shock ICW Plates Now Available

Following up on our earlier post about the Razor armor, Armor Express has also released the Vortex™ Body Armor and the ARA-Shock ICW Plates.

The Vortex is a Level IIIA armor that at only 1.12 lbs and .21″ thick, weighing 10% less than a Quantum panel and 7% less than a Halo, but can still pass a V50-.44 at 1651 ft/s with only a 37.1mm back face signature (44mm is allowed).

The Vortex, Razor and the ICW plates are all available at On Duty Gear, provided you are a First Responder or Military personnel.

Armor Express Vortex

The new Vortex™ body armor offers users the combined characteristics of strength, comfort, and performance that Kevlar® brand products have been delivering for decades. Vortex™ armor comes standard with a Revolution™ carrier and a 5″ x 8″ Ara-Shock™ ICW armor plate.

The Vortex™ consists of 100% Dupont® Kevlar® brand fibers using Armor Express’ Comfort Craft stitching technique.

ARA-Shock ICW Plates

Upgrade your level II or IIA soft armor up to level IIIA ballistic protection. This semi rigid armor plate is only 0.18″ thin!