Floatation Armour Torso System (FATS) 2015

Confidential BCB International Ltd, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF24 2QS, United Kingdom Tel: +44 29 2043 3700 Website: www.bcbin.com Fax: +44 29 2043 3701 Website: www.ngoaid.com Info: info@bcbin.com

Floatation Armour Torso System - FATS Product Specification

Key Features        

Inflation protected by body armour Two levels of buoyancy available (170 & 275 Newton) Automatic and manual inflation Can be used with or without the inflatable stole Tested and proven Buoyant Dyneema NIJ .06 ballistic protection Easy to don and doff Crotch strap removable

This innovative system provides comfortable, tight fitting armour with integrated floatation capability.

The removable inflatable stole is located underneath the high performing level IIIA armour pack to protect the wearer and the lifesaving floating capability from bullet or fragment threats.

Draft Date:14/01/15

BCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Specifications, sizes, performance, etc all subject to change. E&OE. End user is solely liable for any injury, damage, death while. No other person or party can be held responsible. \\STORAGE\naz\BCB R&D\Textile (CL)\IBAS_FATS\Promotion\Product Specification and Test reports\Product Technical Specification 2015 275 draft 14_01_15 BS np.doc

Page 1 of 5

Confidential BCB International Ltd, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF24 2QS, United Kingdom Tel: +44 29 2043 3700 Website: www.bcbin.com Fax: +44 29 2043 3701 Website: www.ngoaid.com Info: info@bcbin.com

The gas inflatable bladder is fitted with an automatic trigger which deploys within seconds in water. The armour vest expands around with the bladder when activated to provide continuous protection. It has been independently tested, simulating more real-world situations.

This product provides easy access to clean and re-arm the inflatable stole. Without effecting; performance, ballistic protection, buoyancy or comfort.

The system benefits from burstable connections at the shoulders and waist to allow the vest to expand around the stole once activated. The connections are achieved by quick release buckles that release effortlessly during the inflation of the system, whilst providing a high tolerance of load bearing strength through the system in normal use.

Draft Date:14/01/15

BCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Specifications, sizes, performance, etc all subject to change. E&OE. End user is solely liable for any injury, damage, death while. No other person or party can be held responsible. \\STORAGE\naz\BCB R&D\Textile (CL)\IBAS_FATS\Promotion\Product Specification and Test reports\Product Technical Specification 2015 275 draft 14_01_15 BS np.doc

Page 2 of 5

Confidential BCB International Ltd, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF24 2QS, United Kingdom Tel: +44 29 2043 3700 Website: www.bcbin.com Fax: +44 29 2043 3701 Website: www.ngoaid.com Info: info@bcbin.com

Design features  Tabard style tactical armour vest  Fully functional all-round MOLLE style attachment system to suit the task in any terrain  Removable inflatable stole, with a 275N buoyant capability  Vest expands with the inflation of the stole  Automatic inflation can be deactivated for river crossing, etc.  Self rights the wearer to clear airways from the water  Adjustable at the sides  Internal elasticated waistband distributes the load of the vest  Rear grab handle facilitates emergency extraction  Mesh lining for better airflow and rapid drainage  Stole is easily removable so the body armour can be used by itself  Easy access bladder for re-arming, servicing and cleaning  Lightweight PU coated Nylon 500 denier outer fabric  Removable and adjustable crotch strap

Protection  Ballistic inserts made of low density and buoyant Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethlene (UHMWPE) insert  Inserts protected with welded lightweight coated Nylon covers  Protection certified in accordance to NIJ 0101.06  Accommodates front and back 25 X 30cm (10”x12”) hard armour plates, with plate options

The 275N Floatable Armour Torso System when used with the crotch strap, met the requirements for in water performance for the tests described on the attached test report, for a level 275 device in accordance with ISO 12402-2:2006A1:2010

Draft Date:14/01/15

BCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Specifications, sizes, performance, etc all subject to change. E&OE. End user is solely liable for any injury, damage, death while. No other person or party can be held responsible. \\STORAGE\naz\BCB R&D\Textile (CL)\IBAS_FATS\Promotion\Product Specification and Test reports\Product Technical Specification 2015 275 draft 14_01_15 BS np.doc

Page 3 of 5

Confidential BCB International Ltd, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF24 2QS, United Kingdom Tel: +44 29 2043 3700 Website: www.bcbin.com Fax: +44 29 2043 3701 Website: www.ngoaid.com Info: info@bcbin.com

Feature Buoyancy Weight Expanding system method

Inflatable storage Adjustability Ballistic overlap Plate pocket Donning/doffing Waist band Sizes (cm)

24 hours of floatation Freeboard Measurement (see Test report) Face Plane (see Test report) Body angle (see Test report) Self-righting (see Test report)

FATS 275 Newtons or 170 Newtons of Buoyancy 4kg (excluding plates) Cable release buckles enables rapid release and reassembly.

Shoulder expands to allow space for the larger, 275N inflatable – provides more comfort to the wearer when inflated Outboard of the liner provides easy access to service and re-arm.

Very little delay in water accessing the auto inflator. Includes spacer fabric zones to add comfort.

Side buckle provides superior adjustment: 4”+ of adjustment per size Ballistic overlap at sides Internal front and back pockets. Doesn’t interfere with the donning and doffing.

Side opening, saves weight on the front ballistic overlap and provides more space to mount pouches.

Elasticated for more comfort S: 82 – 92 chest M: 92 – 102 chest L: 102 – 113 chest XL: 113 – 123 chest Air loss under 5% 275 Newton model: 146mm (with plates, 85kg subject, wearing crotch strap) 275 Newton model: 53 degrees (with plates, 85kg subject, wearing crotch strap) 275 Newton model: 32 degrees (with plates, 85kg subject, wearing crotch strap) <5sec

Draft Date:14/01/15

BCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Specifications, sizes, performance, etc all subject to change. E&OE. End user is solely liable for any injury, damage, death while. No other person or party can be held responsible. \\STORAGE\naz\BCB R&D\Textile (CL)\IBAS_FATS\Promotion\Product Specification and Test reports\Product Technical Specification 2015 275 draft 14_01_15 BS np.doc

Page 4 of 5

Confidential BCB International Ltd, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF24 2QS, United Kingdom Tel: +44 29 2043 3700 Website: www.bcbin.com Fax: +44 29 2043 3701 Website: www.ngoaid.com Info: info@bcbin.com

Version FATS 170

Features Includes: 38g CO2 cylinder UML-5 Inflator Soft Armour Inserts (Dyneema) 170N Inflatable stole Vest carrier

FATS 275

Includes: 60g CO2 cylinder UML-5 Inflator Soft Armour Inserts (Dyneema) 275N Inflatable stole Vest carrier

Draft Date:14/01/15

BCB standard terms and conditions apply. All rights reserved. Specifications, sizes, performance, etc all subject to change. E&OE. End user is solely liable for any injury, damage, death while. No other person or party can be held responsible. \\STORAGE\naz\BCB R&D\Textile (CL)\IBAS_FATS\Promotion\Product Specification and Test reports\Product Technical Specification 2015 275 draft 14_01_15 BS np.doc

Page 5 of 5