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STRIKE FACE ALFA ARMY
Strıke Face Alfa Army

   Strike Face – Alfa Army Surplus

      What is a strike face?    


The striking face is the side of the armor plate that the projectile is designed to hit. While curved plates tend to orient themselves according to how they sit against the body, it is especially important that flat plates are oriented correctly. Soft armor panels also have a striking face that should face outwards. Incorrect orientation of your armor can cause it to malfunction, resulting in injury or even death. Ensure your armor is oriented correctly so that the striking face is facing outwards, away from your body.                                        
 

Bulletprof Plate – Alfa Army 

The Strike Face is the front side of a ballistic plate, engineered to absorb and stop incoming bullets. Made from advanced materials such as ceramic or UHMWPE, it provides maximum protection against rifle threats. Always wear the plate with the “Strike Face” side facing outward for optimal safety.

STRIKE FACE ALFA ARMY
STRIKE FACE ALFA ARMY

   Strike Face – Alfa Army Surplus

  1. Thinner Profile: Outperforms steel armor thickness for the same threat level.

  2. Lightweight Design: Significantly reduces the total weight for better performance.

  3. Core-Shattering Strength: Hard enough to fragment high-velocity projectiles.

Bulletprof Plate – Alfa Army 

Each Strike Face plate undergoes strict ballistic testing to ensure reliability. Built to withstand high-velocity rifle rounds such as 7.62×51mm NATO, these plates prove their performance in real combat condition

STRIKE FACE ALFA ARMY
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Bulletprof Plate – Alfa Army 

Optimal Placement:
The front plate should be seated at the level of the sternal manubrium, directly below the cervical (jugular) notch.
 

Performance:
Correct alignment ensures uncompromised vital organ protection and superior field mobility.

   Strike Face – Alfa Army Surplus

How Projectile Shape Affects Ballistic Protection

 

The efficiency of energy absorption is directly influenced by the projectile’s geometry. At high velocities:

Blunt-Tip Projectiles: These are easier to decelerate as they engage with more fibers upon impact, allowing the kinetic energy to dissipate rapidly across the fabric.

Pointed & Conical Projectiles: These tend to "slip" through the weave, contacting fewer fibers. This reduces the total energy absorbed, making them a greater challenge for traditional ballistic materials.

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Bulletprof Plate – Alfa Army 

The Power of Precision: Pressed vs. Non-Pressed Armor Plates

Our advanced pressing production process significantly enhances ballistic performance compared to non-pressed alternatives:

  • Higher Velocity Resistance: Pressed armor plates achieve an average projectile velocity rating that is 22% higher.

  • Superior Trauma Reduction: The average Back Face Deformation (BFD) value in pressed plates is 65% lower, ensuring much higher survival rates and less blunt force trauma.

  • Optimized Weight: Despite their increased strength, our pressed plates are significantly lighter, offering maximum protection with minimum load.

  1. NIJ-STD-0101.04: Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor

  2. NIJ-STD-0101.06: Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor

  3. NIJ-STD-0108.01: Ballistic Resistance of Protective Materials

  4. STANAG 2920: Ballistic Test Method for Personal Armor

  5. HOSDB (2007): Body Armour Standards for UK Police

  6. GOST R 50744-95: Armored Clothing - Classification and General Technical Requirements

  7. VPAM: Association of Test Laboratories for Attack-Resistant Materials and Constructions

  8. TS 11164: Ballistic Protective Body Armor

  9. TS 13349: Military Armor - V50 Ballistic Limit Test

  10. MIL-A-46103 C: Military Specification: Armor: Lightweight, Ceramic Faced, Composite

  11. MIL-B-44053 A: Body Armor, Fragmentation Protective Vest, Ground Troops

  12. MIL-STD-662 F: V50 Ballistic Test for Armor

  13. UK/SC/4697: The Ballistic Testing of Fragment Protective Personnel Armors

  14. PPAA STD-1989-05: Personal Protective Armor Association Testing Standards for Ballistic Resistance

  15. MIL-P-46199: Aluminum Oxide Ceramic (For Use in Armor Composites)

  16. UL 752: Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment

International Ballistic Standards

NIJ 010106 THREAT LEVEL
AMMUNITION
NUMBER OF SHOTS
COMPOSITION
Image
NIJ III+
9x19
UHMWPE
NIJ III+
44 Magnum
UHMWPE
NIJ III+
5.56x45
UHMWPE
NIJ III+
7.62x39 mm
6
UHMWPE
NIJ III+
7.62x51 mm
6
UHMWPE
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