{"product_id":"hesco-d220-dea-special-threat-stand-alone-plate","title":"Hesco D220 DEA Special Threat Stand Alone Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDEA Special Threat Protection in a Concealable Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hesco D220 delivers specialized ballistic protection designed for DEA operations and similar special threat environments. This stand-alone plate stops rifle rounds including 5.56 M855 and 7.62 NATO while maintaining the low-profile design needed for covert operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDEA Protocol Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets rigorous DEA ballistic plate test standards with multi-shot group testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Threat Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stops .223 bonded soft point, 5.56 M855, 7.62x39 MSC, and 7.62 NATO rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcealable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-visibility profile for operations where discretion matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Composite Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight materials without compromising protection levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-Resistant Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyurethane-coated Cordura fabric withstands field conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand-Alone Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e No backing required for full threat protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0 x 12.0 inches (254 x 305 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.68 inches (17 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 lb (2.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDEA Special Threat Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat rounds does the D220 stop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe D220 is tested against .223 Remington bonded soft point (62 gr), 5.56x45 M855 (62 gr), 7.62x39 MSC (123 gr), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (149 gr), and .308 Winchester PSPB (150 gr) according to DEA ballistic plate test protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this plate require a backing material?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the D220 is a stand-alone plate that provides full protection without requiring additional backing materials or soft armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this plate suitable for covert operations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe D220 is part of Hesco's 200 Series designed specifically for concealability, featuring a low-profile design that reduces visibility under clothing while maintaining special threat protection levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the DEA test protocol different from standard testing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDEA protocol requires two 3-shot groups per sample with specific shot placement including edge shots 1 inch from the plate edge and subsequent shots spaced 2 inches apart, testing the plate's performance under concentrated impact scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of finish does this plate have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe D220 features a water-resistant polyurethane-coated Cordura fabric finish that provides durability and weather protection in field environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hesco Armor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43773865492579,"sku":"33542","price":608.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7546\/5827\/files\/33542_7a6671c6-ba71-4df3-aec0-7ade49e82a5c.jpg?v=1760238858","url":"https:\/\/tacticaledge.com\/products\/hesco-d220-dea-special-threat-stand-alone-plate","provider":"tacticaledge.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}