HESCO 3612 LEVEL III+ Plate Set
Video | What’s Included | Sizing | Specs | Pictures | Restrictions
The HESCO 3612 is a lightweight multi-curve Level III+ plate that is extremely similar to the venerable HESCO 3810. The 3612 offers a slimmer profile at a slightly lower price, but you lose protection from some of the larger caliber rounds like 7.62×54 LPS and 30-06 JSP that the 3810 covers.
HOW HESCO ARMOR IS MADE
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 2x HESCO 3612 Level III+ Plates
SIZING
The purpose of armor plates is to cover your vital organs. You can use HESCO’s Hard Armor Fitting Guide to determine what size plates you need. (You can get a good idea of your size by measuring nipple to nipple and clavicle to a few inches above your belly button.)
If you have any further questions about protection levels, sizing, plate cuts, single/multi-curve, etc, please refer to our Body Armor For Beginners article for more information.
SPECS
What hits can this plate take from different rounds? The 3612 protects against the following:
Lead Core
- 5.56x45mm – M193 – Max Velocity; 3280 ft/s
- M-XL: 6 shots
- S: 3 Shots
- 7.62x39mm – M67 – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s
- M-XL: 6 shots
- S: 3 Shots
- 7.62x51mm – M80 – Max Velocity; 2810 ft/s
- M-XL: 6 shots
- S: 3 Shots
Mild Steel Core
- 5.56x45mm – M855/SS109 – Max Velocity; 3150 ft/s
- M-XL: 6 shots
- S: 3 Shots
- 7.62x39mm – M43 – Max Velocity; 2410 ft/s – 2 Shots
- M-XL: 6 shots
- S: 3 Shots
Consult the Threat Matrix on the Technical Specifications sheet (pictured) for specifics.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Plate Size | Measurements | Weight | Thickness | Plate Carrier Size Compatibility |
| Small | 8.75 x 11.75″ | 3.4 lbs | 0.75″ | Small |
| Medium | 9.5 x 12.5″ | 4.0 lbs | 0.75″ | Medium |
| Large | 10.25 x 13.25″ | 4.6 lbs | 0.75″ | Large |
| XL | 11 x 14″ | 5.3 lbs | 0.75″ | Extra Large |
PICTURES
RESTRICTIONS
Body Armor is regulated by Federal Law.
We are restricted to selling and shipping to ONLY 48 states in the US. Due to the legal requirements in the states of Connecticut and New York, we do not ship body armor there under any circumstances. This also applies to law enforcement in those states.
No body armor can be sold or shipped internationally. Not even to APO / FPO / DPO addresses.
Felons are not generally eligible to own body armor. In many states, it is only violent felons who are not eligible to own body armor. Please check your local laws before ordering if you have any questions.
