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ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: mid 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a spongy stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plates are rated at NIJ level IV (4) this rating denotes that it can stop a minimum of one 7.62x63 (30.06) armor piecing round. like most homogenous hard armor the plate is made just large enough to cover the wearers lungs and heart from a head on shot. the cover is made in U.S. woodland/M81/BDU, six color DBDU, and tri-color DBDU/DCU.

History:
ISAPO plate carrier was born out of a need for better protection against rifle threats like 7.62x39, 5.56x45, and 7.62x51. While the DoD was in the process of procuring a vest built for this purpose, it would be a while until they would actually be ready to be issued and put into mass production and better armor was needed as soon as possible. the ad-hock rushed nature of the adoption
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a spongy stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plates are rated at NIJ level IV (4) this rating denotes that it can stop a minimum of one 7.62x63 (30.06) armor piecing round. like most homogenous hard armor the plate is made just large enough to cover the wearers lungs and heart from a head on shot. the cover is made in U.S. woodland/M81/BDU, six color DBDU, and tri-color DBDU/DCU.

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a spongy stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plates are rated at NIJ level IV (4) this rating denotes that it can stop a minimum of one 7.62x63 (30.06) armor piecing round. like most homogenous hard armor the plate is made just large enough to cover the wearers lungs and heart from a head on shot. the cover is made in U.S. woodland/M81/BDU, six color DBDU, and tri-color DBDU/DCU.
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a spongy stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plates are rated at NIJ level IV (4) this rating denotes that it can stop a minimum of one 7.62x63 (30.06) armor piecing round. like most homogenous hard armor the plate is made just large enough to cover the wearers lungs and heart from a head on shot. the cover is made in the same camouflage patterns as the PASGT flak vest see
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a spongy stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plates are rated at NIJ level IV (4) this rating denotes that it can stop a minimum of one 7.62x63 (30.06) armor piecing round. like most homogenous hard armor the plate is made just large enough to cover the wearers lungs and heart from a head on shot.
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a spongy stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plates are rated at NIJ level IV (4) this rating denotes that it can stop a minimum of one 7.62x63 (30.06) armor piecing round. like most homogenous hard armor the plate is made just large enough to cover the wearers vitals (both lungs and the heart)
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a sponger stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plates are rated at NIJ level IV (4) this rating denotes that it can stop a minimum of one 7.62x63 (30.06) armor piecing round.
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a sponger stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while. later on, production moved to a thicker heavier nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic the plate
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a sponger stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while later on productions moved to thicker nylon like the PASGT vest cover. the carrier contains two identical front and back plates made of ceramic
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a sponger stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while later on productions moved to thicker nylon like the PASGT vest cover.
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest. the first versions of the ISAPO carrier were made of a sponger stretchy material similar to a bungee or hair tie while later on productions moved to thick nylon like the PASGT vest cover.
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
The ISAPO or Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest is a simple pullover plate carrier designed to be worn over the PASGT system vest
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD

Technical Description:
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s): none
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessory(s): PASGT system vest
Variant(s):
Cost Per Unit: $330 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Designed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003
Accessories: PASGT system vest

Cost Per Unit: $330 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Accessories: PASGT system vest
Developed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in 2003

Cost Per Unit: $330 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Accessories: PASGT system vest
Developed: late 1990´s
Used: approved in March 1996 phased out in

Cost Per Unit: $330 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4) (7.62x63/30.06 M2 AP)
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
NIJ Level: IV (4)
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Ballistic Coverage: lungs and heart region
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

parameters are
not specified

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

Parameters:

Weights: 16pound.

Overview:
Weight: 16.5lbs (7.4kg)
Author: Mitchell Hare

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest)

Parameters:

Weights: 16pound.

Author: Mitchell Hare

Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest (ISAPO)

Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest (ISAPO)

Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest (ISAPO)

Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest (ISAPO)

Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest (ISAPO)

Parameters:

Weights: 16pound.

in progress
Author: Mitchell Hare

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