RTS Tactical Level IV Plate 11"x14"

2023-12-12T12:49:44-05:00

Precio: 289.99

The RTS Tactical Level IV Plate 11"×14" is a standalone NIJ 0101.06 Level IV ceramic hard armor plate for operators requiring extended coverage. Weighing 9.24 lbs with SAPI Cut construction and waterproof polyurea coating, it stops 5.56mm NATO, .308 M80, 7.62×45, and armor-piercing .30-06 APM2 rounds with zero spalling — manufactured by an ISO 9001 certified, GSA Schedule-holding U.S. company. Approximately 28% more coverage area than 10"×12" plates for taller operators and maximum-coverage applications.

Key Specifications

Specification | Detail
Manufacturer | RTS Tactical
NIJ Standard | NIJ 0101.06 Level IV
Size | 11" × 14" (SAPI Cut)
Weight | 9.24 lbs
Thickness | Approx. 1.1 inches (consistent with RTS Level IV line)
Construction | Ceramic strike face + polyethylene matrix backer
Coating | Waterproof polyurea exterior coating
Spalling | Zero spalling design
Stand-Alone | Yes — no soft backer required
Multi-Hit Capability | Yes
Threat Coverage | 5.56mm NATO (M855, M193), .308 M80, 7.62×45, .30-06 APM2
Coverage Area | 154 sq. in. (vs. 120 sq. in. for 10"×12")
Shelf Life | 5 years from manufacture
Origin | USA — ISO 9001 certified, GSA Schedule holder

Product Overview

The RTS Tactical Level IV Plate 11"×14" delivers the same ceramic hard armor protection as the 10"×12" variant — NIJ 0101.06 Level IV, stopping armor-piercing .30-06 and all common rifle threats — across a plate surface that is approximately 28% larger. This additional coverage area is directly relevant for taller operators, for whom a 10"×12" plate may leave meaningful portions of the cardiac and pulmonary zones unprotected at the upper and lower plate margins. For a 6'2" operator versus a 5'9" operator, the torso height difference directly translates to plate coverage gap differences that the 11"×14" format addresses.

At 9.24 lbs per plate, the 11"×14" format carries a weight premium over the 10"×12" (6.3 lbs) — approximately 2.94 lbs per plate, or nearly 6 lbs additional for a front-rear two-plate configuration. This weight increase is inherent to the larger ceramic and PE matrix mass required for the additional coverage area and is not a manufacturing efficiency issue. Operators selecting the 11"×14" format should account for this weight increase in their total system weight calculation — particularly for sustained operations where cumulative fatigue from carried weight is a performance factor.

The 11"×14" plate pairs with carriers designed for this plate format: the NcStar Laser Cut 11"×14" carrier (standard or quick release), the RTS Tactical HST Quick Release carrier with 11"×14" plate bag selection, the Chase Tactical LOPC in Extra Large configuration, the MEAC-R in large cummerbund sizes, and similar 11"×14"-compatible systems. Operators should confirm their carrier's plate pocket is specified for 11"×14" plates before ordering — most carriers labeled 'Regular' or 'Standard' are configured for 10"×12".

11x14 vs 10x12: Decision Framework

Choose 10"×12" if: operator height 5'5"–6'0", standard adult frame, minimizing total system weight is a priority, or plate availability from multiple sources is important

Choose 11"×14" if: operator height 6'1"+, broad torso frame, maximum coverage area is the operational priority, or specific threat scenarios justify maximum plate coverage regardless of weight

Weight impact: Two 11"×14" Level IV plates = 18.48 lbs; two 10"×12" Level IV plates = 12.6 lbs — a 5.88 lb difference in plate weight alone

Coverage impact: 11"×14" = 154 sq. in. per plate; 10"×12" = 120 sq. in. — 28% more coverage per plate

Carrier Compatibility

Compatible carrier platforms for the 11"×14" RTS Tactical Level IV plate include: RTS Tactical HST Quick Release (with 11"×14" plate bag selection), NcStar Laser Cut Plate Carrier 11"×14" (standard and quick release), Chase Tactical LOPC Extra Large, Chase Tactical MEAC-R in larger cummerbund sizes, and other carriers with plate pockets specifically sized for 11"×14" plates. Always confirm your carrier's plate pocket specification before ordering.

See also: RTS Tactical Level IV Plate 10×12 on MED-TAC | RTS Tactical HST Quick Release Carrier on MED-TAC | Armor Plates & Panels