RF2 Positive buoyant plates that defeat M855 green tip

Engineering Floating Plates

Ceramic strike faces used in the RF2 threat plates are typically around three to four times denser than water. Buoyancy in HighCom plate designs come naturally from the protective foams added to the strike face for drop-protection, and to the wear face for improved comfort and to mitigate trauma behind the plate when shot. These lightweight foams are typically fifteen to twenty times lighter than water and the HighCom Armor total plate density is reduced. When coupled with HighCom’s lightweight ceramic strike faces, the plates are positively buoyant by design.

SUPERIOR RANGE
10×12 Shooters Cut
3.2 lbs.
Enhanced Range
10×12 Shooters Cut
3.7 lbs.

IDEAL FOR ALL MARITIME OPERATIONS

MULTI-HIT CAPABLE FOR HIGH-THREAT ENVIRONMENTS

SAFE FOR WATER PATROL

COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS

Protection Level:

Protection Level:
RF2 Stand Alone
NIJ 0101.07

RF3 NEAR-FUTURE PRODUCTION

HighCom Armor builds 8 plate models across the RF1 and RF2 threat levels that are neutrally or positively buoyant. Whether operating in freshwater rivers or coastal environments, HighCom Armor plates are designed to provide protection without compromising the mission or safety.

HighCom Armor is currently in development and independant laboratory, dunk tank testing for RF3 Positive Buoyant Plates. Production capabilities estimated by Fall, 2026. 

Manufactured in Columbus, Ohio

PROUDLY MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

HighCom Armor supports Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, and Security contracts with hundreds of federal, state, and local agencies throughout the United States. We are capable of high-capacity output of more than 20,000+ pieces of armor per month.
We have provided DOD contracts and distribution of close to 1,000,000+ pieces of ballistic armor over the past decade. YES, We can support your needs!

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