By Invictus Templar

Templar Steel Core Kit | Level III+ RF1/RF2 Plates & Carrier

Your first step into mission-ready protection. This essential bundle pairs our flagship Invictus Pattern MK I Modular Plate Carrier with NIJ Level III+ AR600 steel plates or RF1/RF2 AR700 steel plates —everything you need to get armored up and ready for training, preparedness, or home defense.
 

  • AR600 Armor Threat Rating: Level III+ Rifle-rated, multi-hit tested
    • NIJ 0101.06 six-shot stand alone test:
      • 5.56 M855 M80 Ball (Green Tip) at 2,800 fps
      • 5.56 M193 55-Grain FMJ at 2,900 fps
  • AR700 Threat Rating: Level III+ | RF1/RF2 | Rifle-rated, multi-hit tested
    • NIJ 0101.07 six-shot stand-alone test:
      • 5.56 M193 55-Grain FMJ boat tail at 3,250
      • 5.56 M855 M80 ball (Green Tip)
  • Plate Size: 10″ x 12″ (Standard)
  • Cut: Mobility (Assault) or SAPI (CHOOSE YOUR FRONT PLATE STYLE FOR AR600 - BACK PLATE IS SAPI BY DEFAULT)
  • Construction: AR600 or AR700 Lightweight Steel | Carriers are 1000D Nylon or 500D Nylon (MultiCam)
  • Weight: Approx. 5.8 lbs per plate and 2.9lbs for Carrier
  • Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
  • Performance Period: 20 Years

Armor Lead Time: 5–7 Business Days

Armor Made in the USA.

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SKU: INV-KIT-STEEL-III-ESS-V01
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Key Features

  • Complete Protection: Carrier + plates = mission-ready armor out of the box
  • AR600 Rifle-Rated Defense: Level III+ plates defeat 5.56 NATO, 7.62x39, and common handgun threats
  • AR700 Rifle-Rated Defense: Level RF2 plates defeat 5.56 M193 55-Grain FMJ boat tail at 3,250
  • Modular & Adaptable: MOLLE-compatible carrier grows with your loadout
  • Lightweight Steel: Starting at only 5.8 lbs per plate—lighter than most AR500 builds
  • Bundle Savings: Save vs. buying separately

Specifications

  • Carrier Weight: ~2.9 lbs
  • Plate Weight: AR600 5.8 lbs each (11.6 lbs total) or AR700 6.125 lbs each (12.25 lbs total)
  • AR600 Threat Rating: Level III+ (Rifle-rated, multi-hit tested)
    • NIJ 0101.06 six-shot stand alone test:
      • 5.56 M855 M80 Ball (Green Tip) at 2,800 fps
      • 5.56 M193 55-Grain FMJ at 2,900 fps
    • In-house testing additionally defeated:
      • .30-06 165-grain copper tip trophy round
  • AR700 Threat Rating: Level III+ | RF1/RF2 | Rifle-rated, multi-hit tested
    • NIJ 0101.07 six-shot stand-alone test:
      • 5.56 M193 55-Grain FMJ boat tail at 3,250
      • 5.56 M855 M80 ball (Green Tip)
    • In-house testing also defeated:
      • 5.56 M855 from 20” barrel
      • 5.56 M193 from 20” barrel
      • 7.62x51mm .308 Win from 20” barrel
  • Plate Size: 10" x 12" SAPI cut or Mobility (Assault) Cut (Dominus AR700 is SAPI Cut Only)
  • Carrier Fit: Adjustable waist 32"–48"
  • Warranty: Lifetime on carrier and plates
  • Performance Period: See individual plate product page for performance period.

Applications

Perfect for: First-time armor buyers, patriots building their first tactical setup, preppers seeking affordable rifle-rated protection.

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Specifications

System Type

Weight

15.0 lb

Warranty

Lifetime Manufacturer's Defect

Technical specs


  • Color

    • Tactical Black
    • Ranger Green
    • Coyote Brown
    • MultiCam® Black
  • Size and Fit

    • 10" x 12"
  • Construction

    • Laser-cut
    • Stiched
    • Bonded
  • Core Material

    AR600 Steel, AR700 Steel, 1000D Nylon
  • Threat Rating

    • III+
    • RF1
    • RF2

Design and durability


  • Series

    Steel Armor Kits
  • Profile

    • Standard Profile
    • SAPI Cut
    • Mobility (Assault) Cut
  • Performance Period

    • 20 Years
    • Duty-Rated
  • Environmental Resistance

    • Weather-resistant
    • Corrosion-resistant
  • Modular Design

    Yes
  • Ambidextrous

    • Yes
  • Quick Release

    • Yes
  • Intended Use

    • Duty
    • Training
    • Field
    • Recreation
  • Import Designation

    • Made in U.S.A.