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Level III Body Armor (Model #1078) NIJ .06 Certified
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Level III Body Armor (Model #1078) NIJ .06 Certified

RMA Defense

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RMA’s Level III body armor plate (model #1078) is NIJ .06 Certified and also specifically designed for those who need maximum protection and mobility at a low cost. Additionally, the 1078 Level III body armor plate is engineered to be positively buoyant. Plus, it weighs just 3 pounds. This lightweight level III body armor plate will defeat multiple 7.62×51 FMJ, M193, 7.62x39MSC, 5.56 FMJ, and also handgun munitions. However, Level III does not defeat armor-piercing threats. Instead, we recommend our Level IV products if you are facing Level IV threats. This Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Level III body armor plate is also designed and manufactured at our Centerville, Iowa factory. We built it to exceed the standards set forth by the National Institute of Justice’s 0101.06 Level III Certification for a stand-alone plate, plus it will float in water. Anyone who depends on superior protection in the most dangerous situations can depend on the strength and quality of the 1078 Level III standalone rifle plate. Level III plates are ideal for maritime operations. Additionally, they excel at minimizing weight over rough terrain. You don’t need to give up on protection during dangerous operations in water our mountains. Instead, pick RMA’s 1078. Plate Carrier Compatibility RMA’s Level 3 lightweight body armor is a single curve 10″x12″ rigid armor plate. Thus, it will fit in a majority of plate carriers that accepts 10×12 armor plates. 0331 Tactical Rift Plate Carrier 0331 Tactical Tailwind Plate Carrier Shellback Tactical Banshee Shellback Banshee Elite 2.0 RMA Level III Body Armor Specs RMA Model 1078 Ballistic Lab Report Which Armor Is Right For Me? Details: Stand Alone Body Armor Full Edge-to-Edge protection on its 10″x 12″ Strikeface Warranty: 5 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Armor Shape: Single-Curve Armor Cut: SAPI/ESAPI-Cut Weight: 3.3 lbs. Thickness: 1.3″ Armor Build: UHMWPE Polyethylene 600 Denier Water Resistant Cover Positive Buoyancy Free Incident Replacement (If our armor saved your life, please let us know!) NIJ 0101.06 Certified Made in Centerville, IA – USA RMA Return Policy PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PLACING AN ORDER YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING BODY ARMOR. 18 U.S. Code § 931. United States law restricts possession of body armor for felons convicted of a crime of violence (as defined in 18 U.S. Code § 16 ). Plus, many U.S. states also have penalties for possession or use of body armor by felons. By purchasing body armor from RMA Armament, Inc. or employees of RMA Armament, Inc., you are also certifying that you have not been convicted of any crime that would restrict you from being able to purchase or possess body armor under any Federal or State laws. ***DUE TO THE LIFE-SAVING NATURE OF THIS PRODUCT, ALL SALES ARE FINAL***

NIJ standard
Threat level
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Identifiers

SKU
RMA-1078sc-10×12
Certificate #
Certified
Product type
Carrier / gender

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Physical + multi-hit specs

Weight
1.52 kg
3.35 lb
source: mfr spec sheet · Apr 2026
Dimensions
305 × 254 mm
12.0 × 10.0 in
source: mfr spec sheet · Apr 2026
Thickness
33.0 mm
1.30 in
source: mfr spec sheet · Apr 2026
Curve
single
source: mfr spec sheet · Apr 2026
Geometry
SAPI
source: mfr spec sheet · Apr 2026
Multi-hit capacity
6 shots
source: mfr spec sheet · Apr 2026

Size variants

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Pricing

MSRP
$275

Spec sheet

View on RMA Defense site

Source verified May 27, 2026 · fields extracted May 27, 2026 · v1

Certifications

Mfr. attested

Cooperative contracts

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