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AR500 flagship product, the Testudo Gen 2.0 plate carrier offers maximum coverage and load-bearing capability, right out of the box! 

When armor coverage is your primary concern, the all-inclusive Testudo Gen 2.0 armor plate carrier has you covered. Named after the Roman army’s defensive formation.

Named after the Roman army’s defensive formation, the Testudo comes ready to provide you the maximum coverage of all AR500 plate carriers, right out of the box.

The Testudo will accommodate 10”x12” or 11”x14” body armor of any type. Its fully-adjustable cummerbund and shoulder straps make the Testudo versatile enough for large or medium body types. Plenty of PALS webbing for attaching your MOLLE-compatible pouches, holsters, and accessories. The generous supply of Velcro -- covering all the PALS webbing -- offers superior versatility for placement of medical, moto, or other patches or gear. This is one feature-packed plate carrier indeed!

All inclusive

The Testudo is AR500 flagship and has everything you need, right out of the box. The removable cummerbund sports integrated side-armor pockets, and the low-offset shoulder straps mean the rear plate pocket rides at the proper height. If you run plates smaller than 10”x12”, add AR500 Adaptive Plate Insert and you’ve got everything you need to run a lightweight run-and-gun setup, all the way to fully-kitted for maximum protection and load-bearing capability. Just add armor and pouches (sold separately)

Base Bundle

• 1 x Testudo™ Plate Carrier
• 2 x A1 Plates - 10" x 12" Base Coat

Product Highlights:

• Durable: constructed with quality nylon and bar tacks
• All-Inclusive: complete, and ready out of the box
• Comfortable: padded inner lining and shoulder pads
• Customizable: Built-in cummerbund with side plate pouches
• Versatile: designed for optimal mobility 

Body Armor Levels Chart:

Product Specifications:

TESTUDO GEN 2 CARRIER

• Material: 500D Nylon
• Supported Plate Size: 10”x12” & 11"x14"
• Size: For body types M to 3XL
• Weight: 3.6 lbs.
• Features: Front and rear Velcro panels & laser-cut PALS systems
• Manufactured: Vietnam (AR500 Armor)

A1 BODY ARMOR

• Material: Ballistic steel and alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30FPS), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (i.e., .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), and DEA Certified
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
• Dimensions: 8 lbs., 0.31" thick
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Veritas, Valkyrie, & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

CERAMIC BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Ceramic, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: .30 caliber armor-piercing (AP) bullets (U.S. Military designation M2 AP) with a specified mass of 10.8g (166gr) and a velocity of 2880 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
• Capability: Single-hit protection
• Dimensions:
  • 10" x 12"
    • Weight: 7.5 lbs.
    • Thickness: 0.75" 
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Veritas, Valkyrie, & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

POLYETHYLENE BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Polyethylene, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 7.62 mm FMJ, steel-jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
• Capability: Multi-hit protection 
• Dimensions
  • 10” x 12”
    • Weight: 3.5 lbs.
    • Thickness: 1"
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Invictus, and Valkyrie Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

PROTECTOR HELMET (upgrade option)

• Material: 100% aramid composite
• Protection: 357 SIG FMJ Flat Nose (FN) bullets with a specified mass of 8.1 g (125 gr) and a velocity range of 1400-1450 fps and with .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a specified mass of 15.6 g
• Size & Weight
  • Large
    • Outer: 10.4" x 8.6" x 6.2" (30.7" circumference)
    • Inner: 9.8" x 8" x 5.9" (28.5" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.2 lbs.
  • Extra Large
    • Outer: 10.9" x 8.9" x 6.8" (31.7" circumference)
    • Inner: 10.3" x 8.3" x 6.5" (29.4" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.3 lbs.

**Plates can be upgraded to multi-curve and/or with AR500 Build-up FragLock coating for an additional charge.