Standalone protection
The RF1 rating is specified without requiring a soft-armor backer for the stated configuration.
Standalone rifle protection · low carried weight
Ultralight RF1.
100% UHMWPE.
A single-curved hard armor plate engineered for rifle-threat protection while keeping the specified 250 × 300 mm plate at no more than 1.0 kg.
Performance applies to the identified plate construction, size, conditioning and test conditions.
SAPI cut · single curve
≤ 1.0 kg
CHIHAN / HARD ARMOR / RF1
≤ 1.0 kgApprox. 2.2 lb plate weight
100% UHMWPEPE armor system with energy-absorbing backing
RF1 · StandaloneNIJ 0101.07 product configuration
Protection without unnecessary mass
Built around mobility.
The lightweight PE construction, tapered upper corners and curved profile are intended to support shoulder movement and weapon handling for law-enforcement, security and tactical users.
Single-curved profile
The contoured plate and tapered upper corners are shaped for close body integration and improved arm movement.
Sealed outer cover
A black waterproof polyester wrap with sealed edges helps resist routine moisture exposure and abrasion.
RF1 threat set
Three rifle threats identified in the supplied product documentation.
Reference velocities and ammunition descriptions below are reproduced from the supplied technical data sheet.
NATO M80 FMJ
2,780 ± 30 ft/sReference test velocity
MSC Type 56
2,400 ± 30 ft/sReference test velocity
M193 FMJ
3,250 ± 30 ft/sReference test velocity
Supplied laboratory record
RF1 ballistic resistance test summary.
The supplied SMS Testing record is dated 12 December 2025 and identifies a standalone 10 × 12 inch hard armor torso plate tested to a modified NIJ 0101.07 RF1 procedure.
This image is a supplied reference record for the identified sample. It is not presented as an independent certification statement for every production plate, size, curve or customized configuration.
Technical overview
Ultralight plate specifications.
- Product type
- Hard armor plate, standalone configuration
- Material system
- 100% UHMWPE (PE) with energy-absorbing foam backing
- Standard / rating
- NIJ Standard 0101.07 · RF1, as stated in supplied documentation
- Finished size
- 250 × 300 mm (10 × 12 in)
- Weight
- ≤ 1.0 kg (approximately 2.2 lb)
- Thickness
- 24–25 mm
- Shape
- SAPI cut with two tapered upper corners
- Curvature
- Single curved; multi-curved option available
- Outer cover
- Black waterproof polyester fabric with sealed-edge construction
- Customization
- OEM/ODM labeling, packaging and configuration options on request
- Warranty
- Six-year manufacturer’s warranty from date of production
- Documentation
- Supporting technical and test records available for qualified review
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Scope of protection
- Ballistic protection depends on the exact plate construction, size, curve, condition and test method.
- Armor cannot eliminate injury, blunt-force trauma or exposure outside the covered area.
- Final procurement requirements, threat levels and supporting records should be confirmed before purchase.
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