The Hesco 4401 is a midweight, single curve, stand alone NIJ Certified Level IV (plus special threat multi-hit testing) plate that balances lower cost with proven and certified performance.

Performance (per round type, not combined):
•7.62x51mm-M80: 2800 ft/s (3 hits)
•7.62x39mm-M67: 2390 ft/s (6 hits)
•5.56x45mm-M193: 3051 ft/s (6 hits)
•7.62x39mm-M43 (Mild Steel Core): 2390 ft/s (3 hits)
•5.56x45mm-M855 (Green Tip): 3051 ft/s
•7.62x39mm API: 2390 ft/s (3 hits)
•7.62x51mm M61 AP: 2830 ft/s (1 hit)
•7.62x63mm AP M2: 2900 ft/s (1 hit)


Ceramic/composite design (.93 inches thick) AP protection
Multi shot rated on selected threats.
Denier CORDURA® fabric finish.

HESCO is in the process of transitioning to the 4401 update to this model, same capability but slightly lighter. We will continue to ship a mix of 4400 and 4401 labeled plates until the 4400s are exhausted.