The OTAMAN Gen4 V1+ body armor is a vest with an increased protection area for the entire body. The weight of the vest is only 4 kg. Its light weight is achieved thanks to the use of UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene), which serves as the base material for the ballistic panels of the vest.

The protection level of the body armor in the V1+ configuration corresponds to Class 2 according to DSTU. This level of protection will safeguard you from fragments, ricochets, pistol shots, and even 7.62×25 mm rounds.

The basic configuration includes an enlarged plate carrier, abdomen and chest protection, back and side panels, and 4 rigid magazine pouches. The vest can also be upgraded with Class 6 plates sized 25×30 cm or 27×35 cm. This body armor is suitable both for larger men and for slimmer users.

How to choose your size:

• Size S/M — suitable for people up to 175 cm tall, with a chest circumference of 50–170 cm.

• Size L/XL — suitable for people over 175 cm tall, with a chest circumference of 60–180 cm.

Don’t worry — the vest is easily adjustable to fit any size.

Main advantages of the body armor:

1. Weight:

You might be skeptical about the fact that this body armor in the V1+ configuration comes without armor plates, but hold on — don’t jump to conclusions. The vest was developed to meet the requirements of low weight and excellent ballistic protection. It was specifically designed for personnel who face mainly fragment and blast threats rather than direct bullet impacts. Such categories include artillery operators, border guards, UAV operators, and others. However, if you need to carry armor plates, you can easily install them in this vest.

2. Durability:

The plate carrier is made of CORDURA 1000 — a fire-resistant and highly durable fabric, resistant to abrasion (over 50,000 cycles), non-flammable, invisible to night vision devices, and moisture-resistant. The quick-release system, located on the sides and shoulders, allows you to instantly remove the armor in emergency situations and provides medics with quick access to the body within seconds.

3. Protection:

The increased protection area allows you to fully cover the front, side, and back parts of the body — unlike most other vest models.

4. Comfort:

The design of the vest is engineered to redistribute the weight to the back and abdominal muscles rather than to the shoulders, as is common in most models. This allows you to stay in the vest longer and more comfortably, without excessive strain.

The OTAMAN body armor (Improved Ballistic Vest, Class 2) is based on the legendary U.S. Army combat vest — the IOTV (Improved Outer Tactical Vest). This model was designed specifically for military operations in Afghanistan and was later used in Syria, Iraq, and by contractors worldwide. The vest gained particular popularity thanks to its largest protection area in the world, which became critically important with the evolution of modern artillery weapons.

Interestingly, the IOTV was developed based on combat experience, where high mobility and maximum protection were key requirements. For example, the IOTV quick-release system allows a soldier to instantly remove the armor, which can be life-saving during sudden attacks or emergency evacuations. The OTAMAN body armor has inherited these advanced technologies, providing not only reliable protection but also high functionality for modern personnel.

About the ballistic protection:

• Material: ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and an 8 mm damper to reduce impact force;

• Protection class: 2 (DSTU 8782:2018);

• Testing: the ballistic protection has undergone laboratory testing (a copy with an official stamp confirming compliance with the protection class is included with the order).

Choose the OTAMAN body armor — choose uncompromising protection and comfort for your needs!