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6B45 ballistic vest
Standard issue armor of Russian army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
6B45 (Russian: 6Б45) is a standard ballistic vest of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It is a part of Ratnik infantry combat system. It was adopted in 2014 as a replacement for the 6B23 vest.[1] 6B45 vest has been developed by Techinkom company located in Saint Petersburg.
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6B45 | |
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![]() 6B45 body armor in basic configuration with a Granit ballistic plate on the left | |
Type | Bulletproof vest |
Place of origin | Russian Federation |
Service history | |
In service | 2014-present |
Used by | Russian Armed Forces Syrian Armed Forces |
Wars | Syrian civil war Russo-Ukraine War |
Production history | |
Designer | Techinkom |
Specifications | |
Weight | 8 kg in basic configuration |
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The 6B45 body armor has a kevlar base as well as pockets on both the front back and sides which allow for added ballistic plates. MOLLE webbing on the front and back allow for the attachment of pouches.
6B45 is a further modification of 6B43 vest.