Advanced Armor

The AA family of plates is a series of high performance armors made by Ceradyne.

AA1
The AA1 was a 1980s era ICW plate, rated to NIJ IV standards.

At a medium size, it weighed a mere 5.5lbs, impressive for the time, and still quite serviceable for today.

AA2
Little is known about this plate, and it should be considered Lost to Time. However, it is likely a late 1980s to 1990s era plate, which is probably rated to NIJ IV standards.

AA3
Ceramic NIJ III plate at 5.5lbs for 10x12" cut.

Capable of the following threats:


 * 7.62NATO M80 FMJ
 * 5.56NATO M855 FMJ
 * 7.62AK FMJ
 * 6m range

AA3C+
Lightweight AA3.



AA3+
III/IV ICW plate at 4.63lbs.

Capable of the following threats:


 * 12x M855/M193
 * 6x 7.62x54mmR LPS/7.62NATO M61 AP

AA4
The most well known of the AA line, the AA4 is a plate capable of defeating Swiss P AP at point blank range.

AA4SP
Polyethylene plate, buoyant and light at 3.3lbs(1.5kg). Features a boron carbide strike face to assist in stopping armor piercing threats. Standalone IV. Likely used for maritime operations.

Capable of the following threats:


 * 7.62x54mm lead core ball ammunition, 50m
 * 7.62x51mm NATO ball ammunition, 0m
 * 7.62x39mm mild steel core, 0m
 * 7.62x63mm AP, 0m
 * 5.56x 45mm SS109/M855, 0 meters
 * 5.56x45mm M193 ball, 0 meters
 * 5.45x39mm Russian ball, 0 meters
 * 12 gauge slug, 0 meters

AA4+
Lightweight variation of the AA4,