{"id":251,"date":"2024-07-31T13:52:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knifevoyager.com\/?p=251"},"modified":"2024-07-31T13:52:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:52:25","slug":"the-latest-in-ceramic-armor-from-adept-epictactical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knifevoyager.com\/?p=251","title":{"rendered":"The Latest in Ceramic Armor From Adept \u2013 EpicTactical"},"content":{"rendered":"<div propname=\"articleBody\">\n<p>By Fred Rowland \u2013 SOFREP<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ade.pt\/\">Adept Armor<\/a> is a materials engineering and industrial design firm that focuses on developing technologically advanced body armor solutions for the world\u2019s elite fighting forces. Pioneering the development of novel high-end materials in armor systems, Adept is spearheading technological development in the armor sector \u2014 and produces uncompromising armor for special circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>NovaSteel, used in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ade.pt\/adept-helmets\/\">new helmet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ade.pt\/product\/novasteel-breastplate\/\">breastplate<\/a>, is just one of their premier technologies, they have also been pioneering advances in ceramic armor and have an exciting new product, the Colossus<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122235\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-11.png\"><\/a><br \/>The New Ceramic Plate, the Colossus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ade.pt\/product\/rf3-armor-plate\/\">The Colossus<\/a> is the pinnacle of cutting-edge R&amp;D in ceramic armor technology. Designed from scratch, this plate aims to be the toughest contender in the Level 4 Body Armor category, all while keeping its weight below the norm. How? By leveraging the most advanced materials on the planet and stripping down the construction to the bare essentials, the Colossus is all about pure, unadulterated strength without an ounce of excess.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122236\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122236\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14759\" src=\"https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"664\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12.png 664w, https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12-90x60.png 90w, https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12-565x375.png 565w, https:\/\/epictactical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12-600x398.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\"\/><\/a><br \/>1 Inch Thick Plate with Edge to Edge Protection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Colossus\u2122 is a future-ready armor plate, robust enough to thwart today\u2019s modern AP (Armor Piercing) threats \u2014 and ready for the AP threats of tomorrow. Engineered to endure the brutal demands of warfare against top-tier adversaries, it provides protection that surpasses your standard Level IV or RF3 plates. And it does all this while tipping the scales at just over six pounds, significantly lighter than your average Level IV or RF3 plate.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<br \/>SiC-TiB2 Composite Strike-Face: This next-gen ceramic material is specifically crafted to counter tungsten-cored small arms threats.<\/p>\n<p>Next-Gen UHMWPE Backer: Enhances the overall durability and performance of the plate.<\/p>\n<p>NIJ Level IV Rated: Capable of stopping 7.62mm AP rounds, including M993 and other similar threats.<\/p>\n<p>Premium-Grade Thermoplastic Foam: Located on the strike-face for drop protection and on the body side for trauma reduction, serving as an integrated trauma pad.<\/p>\n<p>Multi-Curve Geometry: Designed for comfort and a form-fitting experience.<\/p>\n<p>Full-Sized Strike Face: Measures 10 x 12 inches with full edge-to-edge ceramic coverage. Custom sizes available to meet specific user needs.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental Resistance: Performs consistently in diverse conditions, resisting moisture, heat, and cold.<\/p>\n<p>With proper care and maintenance, the Colossus offers a service life of several years, making it a smart, long-term investment. The Adept Armor Colossus Ceramic Plate is the high-performance body armor solution you need, providing top-tier protection, durability, and comfort for high-risk environments.<\/p>\n<p>Garfield out.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-post-name\"><a title=\"Posts by Fred Rowlands\" href=\"https:\/\/loadoutroom.com\/author\/fred-rowland\/\" rel=\"author\">Fred Rowlands<\/a><\/span> Fred \u201cGarfield\u201d Rowlands is a 21+ year Navy veteran who spent his career in strange and diverse places like Diego Garcia, Wintering Over in Antarctica, the Southern Border, and Burbank CA. Has spent over 30 years working in Military Physical Security, Law Enforcement, and Private Security, and has \u201cmore luck than a cat has lives\u201d supposedly. He now resides in NW Florida with his wife and a Great Dane named Layla.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Fred Rowland \u2013 SOFREP Adept Armor is a materials engineering and industrial design firm that focuses on developing technologically advanced body armor solutions for the world\u2019s elite fighting forces. 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