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Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV)
BAE Systems' Individual Equipment Business Unit provides the most advanced solutions available in both hard and soft body armor today. We pride ourselves on research and development to design technologically advanced products that protect our fighting men and women on the battlefied. We partner with our customers and listen to the needs of our warfighters, offering nothing but the best equipment and protection.
SAPI
The Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) is used in conjunction with the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV). SAPI plates come in sizes XS thru XL and are used in the front or back. The plates are durable and optimized for fit and comfort. Additionally, the plates are highly protective by providing three-shot multi-hit protection against three different rounds—the 7.62- x 51 mm M-80 Ball round, the 7.62- x 54R mm Type LPS Dragunuv round, and the 5.56- x 45 mm M855 armor-piercing round. SAPI plates are available in standard, lightweight, and heavy versions.
Similar to SAPI, but with increased performance levels, our SAPI Armor-Piercing insert plates offer multi-hit (three to six shots), lightweight, durable ballistic protection against the same three rounds as SAPI, but also offer protection against the 7.62-mm APM2 round.
SOLAR™ Family of Plates
BAE Systems' SOLAR™ (Special Operations Low-Vis ARmor) family of plates, from the ECLIPSE™ Performance Military Gear product line, is designed to specifications set forth by the Special Operations Forces Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) under the Body Armor/Load Carriage System (BALCS) program. Featuring a multi-curved geometry, these plates are available in both SPEAR Cut and Swimmer cut. SPEAR cuts are available in baseline, tactical standalone (TSA) and low-visibility (low-vis) designs. While the baseline meets the traditional SAPI architecture, the TSA provides added protection to allow the plate to be worn without soft armor. The low-visibility option provides superior protection in a concealable package.
OTV
The Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) is designed to provide protection from fragmentation and 9mm rounds in the upper torso area and offers removable protection for the groin and neck areas. The OTV incorporates front and back pockets that can hold SAPI and AP plates for maximum protection.
ECMPV
BAE Systems’ Enhanced Combat Military Protective Vest (ECMPV) offers several enhancements to existing concealable body armor (CBA) systems. The low-profile, breathable design provides maximum mobility and flexibility without compromising comfort or protection. The carrier isdesigned to maximize sustainability as well as commonality with existing platforms. Emergency medical access is provided by easy-access shoulder flaps that can be quickly refastened. Offering near-zero visibility when worn under clothing, the ECMPV accepts standard SPEAR soft and hard armor inserts to protect against threats ranging from small arms and fragmentation to rifles. With the addition of our Impact Insert, the vest can also provide protection from blunt trauma/stab threats.
