Colossus™ – Beyond RF3 – Level IV Body Armor

Description LEVEL 4 BODY ARMOR Colossus Threats are evolving.  The .30-06 M2 AP projectile is nearly 100 years old, and in a military context, is practically obsolete. The Colossus™ is a future-proofed armor plate built strong enough to counter today’s most modern AP threats — and the emerging AP threats of tomorrow.  Built to handle the rigors of war against peer adversaries, it offers protective capabilities far beyond the run-of-the-mill Level IV or RF3 plate, yet weighs just over six pounds, far less than the average Level IV or RF3 plate. New: Colossus now ships with an ultra-lightweight Ivoryguard™ foam cover, which replaces its previous cover layer. This low-mass bumper layer is designed to improve drop protection and handling robustness, and to make the plate more forgiving in day-to-day use inside a carrier. The closed‑cell cover resists moisture, sweat, solvents, and UV exposure for long service life in field conditions. Ballistic performance and edge-to-edge coverage remain entirely unchanged.The Colossus™ is the culmination of years of R&D in ceramic armor materials and systems.  It was designed from the ground-up to be the strongest plate in the Level 4 Body Armor category while maintaining a below-average weight: First, by utilizing the most advanced materials available anywhere; second, by stripping plate construction down to the ruthless essentials, until the plate is all lean muscle and bone, without a surplus molecule anywhere on the thing. Performance: The Colossus plate is resistant to: Swiss P AP: 7.62x51mm Ruag Swiss P AP at 2660 fps M993: 7.62x51mm M993 at 3100 fps M2 AP: .30-06 M2 AP at well over 2880 fps M80A1: 7.62x51mm M80A1 at well over 3100 fps M33 ball: Standoff protection from .50 Caliber M33 Ball All lesser threats: All lesser threats such as M995, M193, .270, .22-250, etc. Just as importantly, the Colossus armor plate is engineered for near-future peer conflict – built to stop emerging military AP threats. The Colossus features: Specifications: SiC-TiB2: SiC-TiB2 composite strike-face.  A next-gen ceramic material developed specifically to counter tungsten-cored small arms threats. UHMWPE: Next-gen UHMWPE backer. Ivoryguard™ foam padding: Lightweight Ivoryguard™ impact-foam cover and integrated trauma pad, designed to improve drop protection and handling robustness with minimal added weight, improve comfort, and mitigate blunt trauma upon impact. Multi-curve: Comfortable and form-fitting multi-curve geometry. Weight – Thickness: Just 6.5 pounds (2.95kg) and 1.18″ thick.  Full edge-to-edge: A full-sized strike face with full edge-to-edge ceramic coverage.  Test Video: Colossus Armor Plate Against 7.62x51mm M993 AP at 3060 fps Test report: Ballistic resistance test 7.62 x 51-mm, 129-grain M993/AP8 Required Velocity: 3050 – 3100 ft/s. Download Frequently Asked Questions What makes the Colossus a “beyond Level 4” plate? Its SiC‑TiB₂ face withstands tungsten‑cored threats such as M993 — well above NIJ RF3 or Level IV baselines. Is edge‑to‑edge ceramic coverage included? Yes, the strike‑face runs the full length and breadth of the plate. Can I pair the Colossus plates with side plates? Side plates are offered in matching materials for seamless protection. What is the average weight of the Regular size? A 10×12″ Regular weighs 6.5 lb — making it lighter than most Level IV body armor plates. How should I store the plate long term? Keep it dry, out of direct sunlight, and below 140 °F. Does the Ivoryguard™ foam cover change ballistic performance or coverage? No. The Ivoryguard™ cover is a durability and handling layer; ballistic performance and edge-to-edge coverage remain the same.