Virtus Scalable Tactical Vest Body Armour (STV) MTP

The Virtus Scalable Tactical Vest (STV) is the latest-generation issue body armour of the British Army. The STV is a scalable, versatile vest that provides various protection and usage configurations. It offers front, side and rear protection and is compatible with theDWD dynamic weight distribution system. The vest can be worn as a covert vest with soft ballistic protection or as full armour with soft and/or hard armour plates according to the task.

• Part of the Scalable Soldier System and compatible with all of its elements.
• Compatible with the DWD dynamic weight distribution system, which allows the soldier to adjust the weight distribution between the shoulders and hips while on the move
• The Vest Quick Release (VQR) mechanism allows the soldier to remove the vest with a single movement of one hand; after release the vest remains intact and can be reassembled in under 30 seconds.
• MOLLE webbing around the entire perimeter for attaching pouches and assault equipment.
• The absence of hook-and-loop adjustment at the sides allows the soldier to fit the vest to their torso size without restricting full lung capacity.
  The one-sided shoulder fastening allows the soldier to easily don/doff the vest while wearing a helmet.
• Additional protection can be fitted: collar, shoulder and side protection panels with soft and/or hard armour plates.
• Compartments for armour plates in the following format: 305 x 255 mm or plates of the ECBAtype.

Set includes:

• Front and back cover
• Original front and back Kevlar packs