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Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

Note: this item only covers the core of the IBA system
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI plates- front and back of lung and heart region
ESBI side plates- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV- II (2) (shrapnel fragments and multiple rounds of 124-grain 9x19 FMJ)
SAPI- III (3) ( 147-grain 7.62x51 (mil-spec. .308) M80 ball /FMJ )
ESAPI & ISBI plates- IV (4) ( 150-grain 7.62x63 ( .30-06 Springfield ) M2 armor piercing )
Designed: April 1998
Used: early 2000s to early 2010s
Accessory(s): Interceptor aditional components, MOLLE system, and ALICE system pouches
Variant(s): none
Cost per unit:
OTV- $500
ESAPI- $600 per plate

Technical Description:
The OTV is the base of the IBA or Interceptor Body Armor system, OTV or (O)uter (T)actical (V)est is a cover that contains the standard kevlar inserts, front and rear plates, and side plates the kevlar inserts made of KM2 kevlar fibers and is designed to act as a flack jacket similar to the PASGT system vest. The cover portion holds the front, back, and side plates as well as attachment points for load-bearing equipment. Load bearing equipment is attached via wide straps sewn into the front and rear of the cover these straps are used to attach MOLLE and ALICE pouches and accessories.

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

Note: this item only covers the core of the IBA system
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI plates- front and back of lung and heart region
ESBI side plates- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV- II (2) (shrapnel fragments and multiple 124-grain 9x19 FMJ)
SAPI- III (3) ( 147-grain 7.62x51 (mil-spec. .308) M80 ball /FMJ )
ESAPI & ISBI plates- IV (4) ( 150-grain 7.62x63 ( .30-06 Springfield ) M2 armor piercing )
Designed: April 1998
Used: early 2000s to early 2010s
Accessory(s): Interceptor aditional components, MOLLE system, and ALICE system pouches
Variant(s): none
Cost per unit:
OTV- $500
ESAPI- $600 per plate

Technical Description:

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

Note: this item only covers the core of the IBA system
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI plates- front and back of lung and heart region
ESBI side plates- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV- II (2) (shrapnel fragments and multiple 124-grain 9x19 FMJ)
SAPI- III (3) ( 147-grain 7.62x51 (mil-spec. .308) M80 ball /FMJ )
ESAPI & ISBI plates- IV (4) ( 150-grain 7.62x63 ( .30-06 Springfield ) M2 armor piercing )
Designed: April 1998
Used: early 2000s to early 2010s
Accessory(s): Interceptor aditional components, MOLLE system, and ALICE system pouches
Variant(s): none
Cost per unit:
OTV- $500
ESAPI- $600 per plate

Technical Description:

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI plates- front and back of lung and heart region
ESBI side plates- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV- II (2) (shrapnel fragments and multiple 124-grain 9x19 FMJ)
SAPI- III (3) ( 147-grain 7.62x51 (mil-spec. .308) M80 ball /FMJ )
ESAPI & ISBI plates- IV (4) ( 150-grain 7.62x63 ( .30-06 Springfield ) M2 armor piercing )
Designed: April 1998
Used: early 2000s to early 2010s
Accessory(s): Interceptor aditional components, MOLLE system, and ALICE system pouches
Variant(s): none
Cost per unit:
OTV- $500
ESAPI- $600 per plate

Technical Descripyion:

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI- front and back of lung and heart region
ESAPI side plate- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV- II (2) (shrapnel fragments and multipul 124-grain 9x19 FMJ)
SAPI- III (3) ( 147-grain 7.62x51 (mil spec. .308) M80 ball /FMJ )
ESAPI- IV (4) ( 150-grain 7.62x63 ( .30-06 springfield ) M2 armor peircing )
Designed: 1975
Used: mid-1980´s to late 2005
Accessory(s): Interceptor aditional components
Variant(s): none
Cost per unit: $350 USD

Technical Descripyion:

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI- front and back of lung and heart region
ESAPI side plate- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV- II (2) (shrapnel fragments and multipul 124-grain 9x19 FMJ)
SAPI- III (3) ( 147-grain 7.62x51 (mil spec. .308) M80 ball /FMJ )
ESAPI- IV (4) ( 150-grain 7.62x63 ( .30-06 springfield ) M2 armor peircing)
Designed: 1975
Used: mid-1980´s to late 2005
Accessory(s): Interceptor aditional components
Variant(s): none
Cost per unit: $350 USD

Technical Descripyion:

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI- front and back of lung and heart region
ESAPI side plate- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV- II (2) (shrapnel fragments and multipul 124-grain 9x19 FMJ)
SAPI- III (3) ( 147-grain 7.62x51 (mil spec. .308) M80 ball /FMJ )
ESAPI- IV (4) ( 150-grain
Designed: 1975
Used: mid-1980´s to late 2005
Accessory(s): Interceptor aditional components
Variant(s): none
Cost per unit: $350 USD

Technical Descripyion:

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI- front and back of lung and heart region
ESAPI side plate- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV-
SAPI-
ESAPI-
Designed: 1975
Used: mid-1980´s to late 2005
Accessory(s): ISAPO plate carrier
Variant(s): U.S. Navy Flak Jacket Mk 1, Mod 0
Cost per unit: $350 USD

Technical Descripyion:

History:
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI- front and back of lung and heart region
ESAPI side plate- sides of the upper abdominal region
NIJ level:
OTV-
SAPI-
ESAPI-
Designed: 1975
Used: mid-1980´s to late 2005
Accessory(s): ISAPO plate carrier
Variant(s): U.S. Navy Flak Jacket Mk 1, Mod 0
Cost per unit: $350 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
overview:
Weight:
OTV: 8.4lbs (3.8Kg)
OTV+ESAPI plates: 16.4 lbs (7.4 Kg)
Ballistic coverage:
OTV- front and back of the torso, Upper abdominal region, and sides
SAPI/ESAPI- front and back of lung and heart reagion
ESAPI side plate- sides of the upper abdominal reagion
NIJ level:
OTV-
SAPI-
ESAPI-
Designed: 1975
Used: mid-1980´s to late 2005
Accessory(s): ISAPO plate carrier
Variant(s): U.S. Navy Flak Jacket Mk 1, Mod 0
Cost per unit: $350 USD
Author: Mitchell Hare

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

Interceptor Body Armor ( I.B.A. )

parameters are
not specified

wip
Author: Mitchell Hare

Another category of: Bulletproof Vests

ISAPO plate carrier (Interim Small Arms Protective Overvest) PASGT system combat vest (manufactured by Gibraltar Industries) Eagle Industries CIRAS land PS-930 Ranger Body Armor (RBA) Eagle Industries CIRAS maritime
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