Detailed Specifications for Striker Body Armor Inserts and Systems

Striker System

1. Description:

AMI Striker System is a full molle assault vest with the ultra-light Level lll AMI Striker insertsNIJ Certified stand-alone level III plates approximately ¾ inch. The AMI Striker weighs approximately 3 lbs each. This is a Multi strike plate with no maintenance (such as annual X-rays needed in determining if plates containing ceramic elements are still in compliance with their protective ratings) or shot placement restrictions on determining whether certain threats can be defeated successfully.

The light weight Striker inserts can be worn throughout the day and will reduce personal fatigue and increase mission readiness while supplying multi strike rifle capability.

STRIKER Plates are tested at 10ft w/o penetration exceeding current NIJ test standards of 49 feet.

Armor is triple curve SAPI-3 compressed polyethylene (Dyneema) LE plate test for SJPD MERGE

Striker Armor Insert

•Designed to provide Level III Protection

•Multi-Strike

•SAPI Configuration, Triple Curve for comfort

•Resilient, weather resistant polyurethane coating

•Dimensions 10 x 12

•Weight per Insert 3 lbs.

•Total System Weight including TLP Carrier 9.0 lbs.

2. Ballistic Integrity:

  • No special handling or maintenance required as with all ceramic inserts.
  • The Striker inserts maintain ballistic integrity over the full strike face including 1 or 2 inch shot or edge spacing.
  • Provides full stand-alone protection. No Level IIIa soft armor backing or under-armor required.
  • Testing. An average velocity of the ammunition from each box of the different cartridge types was previously calculated using an Oehler Model 35 chronograph and three Skyscreen II photoelectric screens placed at 2 foot intervals beginning 3 feet from the muzzle.

3. Test Results from 3 meters

Ballistic threat protection:

7.62mm x 51 mm M80 NATO FMJ - 2780 fps

5.56mm M193 FMJ – 3200 fps

5.45mm X 39mm FMJ -2887 fps

6.8mm 110gr OTM -2625 fps

7.62 x 39mm M43 steel core FMJ – 2307fps

30.06 M2 FMJ -2736 fps

300 Win Mag -3029 fps

12 Gage Sabot slug – 1800 fps

4. Component Pieces

AMI assault Vest

  • 2 each-AMI Striker Body inserts.
  • 2-AMI Striker Side inserts.
  • Total System Weight including TLP Carrier 9.0 lbs.

All AMI armor inserts are interchangeable within any system carriers as to size, thickness and weight.

5. Physical Attributes

  • AMI Striker Body inserts. 10x12 in. (254mm) x (304.8mm) multi curved

insert,

Thickness 3/4 in. (19.05mm), Weight 3lb. (1.360 Kg).

  • AMI SAPI3 Side inserts. 6x8 in. (152.4mm) x (203.4mm) single curved insert,

Thickness 3/4 in. (6.5mm), Weight 1lb. (.453 Kg).

  • All inserts are encapsulated in a proprietary self-sealing anti-spalling coating.
  • All systems (vest and plates can be upgraded to meet flame and extreme heat standards).

6. Striker Side Armor Insert

  • Available in 6”x 8” or 6” x 6” dimensions.
  • Level III Protection
  • Multi-Strike
  • Ergonomic single curve for comfort.
  • Weight per Insert: 1 lbs.

7. Concealable and SPEAR/BALCS cut Armor

Armor has eliminated through current design the need for Level IIIa Body Armor configured with the SPEAR and Balcs cuts to create a much needed expanded area of side body coverage. This design has achieved more effective concealment together with added comfort.

8. Fragmentation Test

FSP test methodology using .22 cal. projectiles. RCC Fragmentation Testing: 2, 4, 16, 64 grain. Tested to MIL-STD-662F in an indoor range with the muzzle of the test barrel mounted 8 feet away from the target.

9. Compliance with both the Buy American Act and the Kissell Amendment

All product is MADE IN THE USA. Product is developed with state of the art designs manufactured under zero-defects quality standards in THE UNITED STATES.

Highly guarded raw material handling with machining techniques result in body armor systems not available from competitors, who provide off-the-shelf products regarded in the market as basic commodities.

Manufacturers ISO Certification level is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

The management system standards is certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 standards. For certain processes additional standards and requirements apply. Environmental legislation and environmental care are guaranteed in the quality policy. In the value chain, they form the basis for dealing with suppliers, but also with customers. That ensures that the production process and the chain remain controllable

Made In USA Attributes

  • Unmatched weight reductions in body armor that achieve the ballistic threat protection compared to other products sourced in the USA today:
  • Pound for pound the lightest body armor designed to achieve total ballistic protection proven through multiple Agency product field testing.
  • Specially sourced materials using a select variety of multi-layered raw materials not utilized in the market today.
  • Proprietary anti-spalling exterior coating on inserts.
  • Final finishing of all inserts includes a unique edging to protect against fragmentation to prevent death or injury.
  • Ballistic testing conducted under extreme real life conditions using multi-weapon and barrel lengths and range distance challenges that exceed federal standards.