{"product_id":"mira-tactical-3802-series-level-iii-body-armor-plates","title":"MIRA Tactical 3802 Series Level III Body Armor Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eUltra-Light Rifle Protection Designed for Real-World Missions When protection meets agility, you get the MIRA Tactical 3802 Series Level III Body Armor Plates—a new standard in lightweight ballistic defense. Engineered with Hesco’s proven composite technology and certified to NIJ 0101.06 standards, these standalone multi-curve plates provide professional-grade protection trusted by military, law enforcement, and preparedness experts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3802 Series delivers Level III rifle-rated performance in an incredibly lightweight package—starting at just 1.4 lb (0.6 kg). Designed for those who prioritize mobility and endurance, this armor offers the protection you need without slowing you down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel III Protection. Lightweight Power. The 3802 Series is built to stop multiple rifle rounds without the need for soft armor backing. Each plate is independently tested to provide multi-hit protection against some of the most common rifle threats, including 5.56×45mm M193, 7.62×39mm M43, and 7.62×51mm M80.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from Hesco’s proprietary composite materials, these plates balance strength and comfort for high-performance protection that won’t compromise your movement or mission readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNIJ Level III Certified: Meets or exceeds NIJ 0101.06 ballistic performance standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone Capability: Provides full protection without the need for soft armor backing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-Lightweight Design: Weighs as little as 1.4 lb (0.6 kg)—ideal for extended wear and rapid deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Hit Protection: Stops multiple rifle rounds with proven consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic Multi-Curve Fit: Contoured design ensures optimal comfort and freedom of movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged Durability: Water-resistant fabric wrap protects the plate from moisture, abrasion, and environmental wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA: Precision-engineered to the highest manufacturing standards for reliability and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConfigurable Cuts for Every Role\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MIRA Tactical 3802 Series is available in Shooter Cut, LE Cut, and SAPI Cut configurations—allowing you to select the perfect balance of coverage and agility for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShooter Cut – Multi-Curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-SH-MC-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.00\" × 12.00\" (254 × 305 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 lb (1.0 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-SH-MC-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.00\" × 10.00\" (203 × 254 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 lb (0.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLE Cut – Multi-Curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-LE-MC-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.00\" × 12.00\" (254 × 305 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 lb (1.0 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-LE-MC-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.00\" × 10.00\" (203 × 254 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 lb (0.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSAPI Cut – Multi-Curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-SA-MC-XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.00\" × 14.00\" (279 × 356 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 lb (1.4 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-SA-MC-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.25\" × 13.25\" (260 × 337 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 lb (1.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-SA-MC-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.50\" × 12.50\" (241 × 318 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 lb (1.0 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3802-SA-MC-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.75\" × 11.75\" (222 × 298 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 lb (0.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Rifle Threat Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 3802 Series plate is tested under NIJ-approved methods to defeat multiple rifle threats. According to the Hesco 3802 Threat Performance Matrix (page 1), these plates consistently stop high-velocity rounds across both lead-core and mild steel-core calibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHesco 3802 Tech Sheet 250115.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmmunition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Velocity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.56×45mm M193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,280 ft\/s (1,000 m\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62×39mm M67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,410 ft\/s (735 m\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62×51mm M80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,810 ft\/s (856 m\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62×63mm JSP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,794 ft\/s (852 m\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.62×39mm M43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,410 ft\/s (735 m\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild Steel Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plate is validated to defeat up to six shots under standardized testing, ensuring confidence and consistency under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNIJ Level III (Standalone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShooter Cut \/ LE Cut \/ SAPI Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurve Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Curve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.94\" (24 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreal Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.02 lb\/ft²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-resistant composite wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTesting Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNIJ Standard 0101.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the MIRA Tactical 3802 Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor operators and preparedness professionals who demand top-tier performance without added weight, the 3802 Series stands apart. It’s engineered for mobility, tested for reliability, and trusted for protection when it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Without the 3802 Series Looks Like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy armor that causes fatigue and limits endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncertainty about whether your plates can stop modern rifle threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced confidence and maneuverability during missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife With the 3802 Series Looks Like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, high-performance protection that moves with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable, multi-hit defense against rifle threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe confidence that comes with MIRA Tactical and Hesco craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the 3802 Series Armor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does the 3802 differ from the 3612 and 3612C models? The 3802 Series is a Level III standalone plate, optimized for users who need dependable rifle protection at the lightest possible weight. It’s thinner and lighter than the 3612 Series while maintaining certified ballistic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the 3802 Series good for law enforcement or civilian use? Yes. The 3802’s lightweight build and NIJ certification make it ideal for patrol officers, security teams, and prepared civilians seeking reliable protection without the bulk of heavier Level IV plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo I need soft armor with the 3802 plates? No. The 3802 Series is standalone, meaning it provides full protection on its own—no soft armor backing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill these plates fit standard carriers? Absolutely. The 3802 plates are compatible with most standard plate carriers, available in both Shooter, LE, and SAPI cuts for versatile fitting options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow should I care for my plates? Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or moisture. Clean using a soft, damp cloth and store in a cool, dry area. Never submerge or machine wash your armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBe Ready for Anything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MIRA Tactical 3802 Series Level III Armor Plates redefine what lightweight protection can be. Engineered for performance, built for endurance, and trusted by professionals, these plates provide reliable ballistic protection without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStay protected. Stay prepared. 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