<P> A size Medium IOTV weighs 33.6 pounds ( 15.2 kg ) , less than a Medium OTV vest , while providing more coverage . However , a fully equipped IOTV , complete with all its components ( soft armor panel inserts , four ballistic plate inserts ( front and back plates and two side plates ) , collar , and groin protectors ) still weighs 30 pounds ( 14 kg ) , with a Large IOTV weighing about 35 pounds ( 16 kg ) . The functionality of the enhanced side ballistic inserts , which provide coverage under the arms and down the sides of the torso , is built into the IOTV . </P>
<P> A size Medium IOTV weighs 33.6 pounds ( 15.2 kg ) , less than a Medium OTV vest , while providing more coverage . However , a fully equipped IOTV , complete with all its components ( soft armor panel inserts , four ballistic plate inserts ( front and back plates and two side plates ) , collar , and groin protectors ) still weighs 30 pounds ( 14 kg ) , with a Large IOTV weighing about 35 pounds ( 16 kg ) . The functionality of the enhanced side ballistic inserts , which provide coverage under the arms and down the sides of the torso , is built into the IOTV . </P>
where do the plates go in an iotv
where do the plates go in an iotv
front back side
front back side