Thunder – RF2

Description LEVEL 3 BODY ARMOR THUNDER Enabled by revolutionary new materials, and built from the ground up to be the gold standard Level 3 / RF2 plate, the Thunder plate is the lightest armor plate in its category on an areal density basis. If you need to balance rapid mobility with comprehensive protection, it is the only choice. The patent-pending Thunder is the culmination of several years of research into advanced silicate strike-face materials for ultra-lightweight Level 3 body armor plates. This ultimately resulted in the invention of Amorphoid, a game-changer for lightweight body armor which is fully on display here. At just 3.50 pounds, the Thunder will reliably stop steel-cored threats like the M855/SS109, in addition to all other RF2 threats, and higher-energy hunting calibers not encompassed by the specification, such as .270 Winchester.New: Thunder now ships with a lightweight Ivoryguard foam cover. This thin, low-mass bumper layer is designed to improve drop protection and handling robustness, while also making the plate more forgiving in day-to-day use inside a carrier. The performance category stays the same, and performance is still edge-to-edge, but durability and user experience improve. Simply put: The Thunder is an ultralight armor plate that offers comprehensive protection from all common rifle threats. It’s the best lightweight body armor you can buy and, in rendering traditional ceramic armor plates obsolete in its protective category, it represents a revolution in armor plate technologies. Rated for: • 7.62x39mm MSC• 5.56x45mm M193• 5.56x45mm M855/SS109• 7.62x51mm M80 Ball• 7.62x54mmR LPS And similar and lesser threats. Test report: Ballistic resistance test 5.56  x 45-mm, 62-grain M855 / 7.62 x 51-mm, 149-grain M80 FMJ Required Velocity: 3085 – 3145 ft/s. Download The Thunder features: Specifications: Weight & Handling: 3.50 pounds (with Ivoryguard foam cover). Plate Dimensions: Size: 10×12″ Overall Thickness: Thickness: 1.1” Material & Construction: Amorphoid-UHMWPE composite with an Ivoryguard protective cover. Ergonomic Curvature: Multi-curved to military SAPI specifications. Strike Face Coverage: A full-sized strike face with full edge-to-edge Amorphoid coverage. Advanced Protection Concept: An unprecedented combination of low density and comprehensive protection. Built with advanced Amorphoid technology, a next-gen toughened silicate armor material. Ballistic Performance Rating: Ballistic rating: RF2 Durability Enhancement: New: Ivoryguard foam cover improves drop and handling durability with a negligible weight increase. Thunder vs The Competition Ballistic rating: RF2 (“III ”) High-end competitor 1 $600 Weight: 4.1 pounds Size: 10×12″Thickness: 1.1″ Ballistic rating: RF2 (“III ”) High-end competitor 2 $690 Weight: 4.1 pounds Size: 9.5×12.5″Thickness: 1″ Ballistic rating: RF2 Thunder $550 Weight: 3.50 pounds (about -15%) Size: 10×12″Thickness: 1.15″ Frequently Asked Questions What level of protection does the Thunder provide? RF2 (a.k.a. “III ”) coverage against 5.56×45 M193 and M855/SS109, 7.62×39 MSC, 7.62×51 M80 Ball, and 7.62×54R LPS at rated velocities. Is it stand-alone? Yes — true stand-alone; no soft-armor backing required. What is it made of? An Amorphoid–UHMWPE hybrid (toughened silicate strike-face over an energy-absorbing composite backer). Is it suitable for military and police service? Yes. It’s engineered for general-issue rifle protection with excellent mobility-to-protection ratio. Can I pair it with up-armor or trauma pads? You can add Ivoryguard trauma pads for enhanced blunt-force mitigation; Thunder itself is already RF2 stand-alone.