MRAPS-IV™ (Mobile Rifle Armor Protective Shield)
Advanced proprietary SiC ceramic faced polyethylene armor composite matrix combined with battle ready shock-absorbing support hardware – engineered using the world’s lightest and toughest materials: Titanium, Carbon fiber, Aluminum, Kevlar, and advanced heat-treated metal alloy.
Designed to be worn! The Baker Ballistics patented Bungee/Quick Release carry system allows the MRAPS-IV™ to be suspended off both shoulders “hands-free” for elimination of user fatigue and ease of weapon manipulation.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
- NIJ level IV ballistic shield hand carried – no wheels or field assembly required
- Protects against steel cored armor-piercing and incendiary projectiles
- Accurate centerline aiming
- Load-bearing dual bungees with quick release eliminates fatigue and provides hands-free capability
- Self-Aligning Weapon Support (SAWS™) long-gun positioning/aiming device efficiently indexes with Picatinny Rail
- Ambidextrous design allows for left or right handed usage and weapon mounting
MRAPS-IV™ SPECIFICATIONS
Total Weight: 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg.)
Total Ballistic Coverage: 2.78 sq. foot (0.26 sq. meter)
Model ID#: MRAPS-IV-01
Ballistic Components: Proprietary polyethylene / SiC ceramic armor matrix and aluminum through-bolt protectors
Support/Trauma Reduction Hardware: Titanium, aluminum, advanced heat-treated metal alloy, Kevlar®, closed-cell foam
Skeletized support hardware components for weight reduction
Threat Level(s): NIJ Level III edge to edge & NIJ Level IV within ceramic faced regions
OPTIONS
- Lighting system: Wide-angle high-intensity LED with remote switch capability
- Custom colors/camouflage (minimum quantity may apply)
- Custom identification decals
- Hard Point Yoke Mounting Harness (used over tactical armor lacking upper anchor points)
- Non-ballistic MRAPS-IV™ training shield available
BALLISTIC CAPABILITIES
MRAPS-IV™ in the ceramic regions is capable of defeating the following threats at typical muzzle velocities:
- .30/06 M2 steel core armor piercing
- 5.56 X 45 steel core armor piercing
- 7.62 X 51 steel core armor piercing
- 7.62 X 54 steel core armor piercing
The entire surface of the MRAPS-IV™, including the outer perimeter regions not faced with ceramic is capable of defeating the following centerfire rifle caliber lead core projectile threats at typical muzzle velocities:
- 5.56 X 45 FMJ
- 6.8 X 43 SPC
- 7.62 X 39 FMJ including mild steel core
- 7.62 X 51 NATO ball
- 7.62 X 54 180 gr. heavy ball FMJ
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Available Colors: Sand, Black, Navy Blue, OD Green, Dark Green
Identification Decals: POLICE or SHERIFF
QuikDon™ – Instant wear attachment
FastTex® female snaps – Provides attachment to users’ tactical body armor anchor points
Protective padded carrying bag with shoulder strap