Hellweg Model A-TM Tactical Body Armour System Design Features and Notes
Vest Features Adjustable anti-snatch and anti-snag double-overlap wings and shoulders Functional 25mm high butt stop Optional neck/throat protection attachment system shown Communications cord and hydration hose tunnels through shoulders Internal adjustable plate pockets Low profile man down strap/carry handle Sculpted arm openings for optimum heat management and airflow around body Anti-mildew spacer mesh system for airflow around body Optional Flexi Cuff channels Removable pull-down/push-up groin panel (shown pushed up) Minimum 50mm anti-ballistic material overlap at sides at largest adjusted size Optional magnetic MOLLE/PALS mount point for hydration hose Front kangaroo utility pouch Touch tape MOLLE/PALS for removable ID patches 360 MOLLE/PALS webbing coverage for pouch or side plate attachment Internal belly band for vest stability and weight distribution on to hips Durable Jacquard woven Multicam pattern MOLLE/PALS webbing Durable 500D Cordura fire retardant, water repellent, anti-mildew outer fabric. Available in black, tan, khaki, various camouflage patterns.
Vest Adjustment The shoulder and waist openings feature double-overlap touch tape closure flaps as the means of vest security and adjustment. Double overlap flaps This simple opening method eliminates the requirement for adjustment buckles and: Offers a more stable platform than buckle & webbing closures which are unstable and scissor vertically and laterally. Allows greater load shedding over the shoulders than buckle & webbing closures which only distribute load over a 50mm wide strip. Allows quick donning and doffing without risk of snagging loose webbing. Remains secure against an attacker attempting to open the vest and compromise the officer. Provides easy and infinite vest adjustment within the allowable range. Eliminates hard plastic or metal objects which provide discomfort against the body and are possible snag and catch points. The waist size of the vest is adjustable by a total of 100mm (50mm at each side). In addition, the rear can be snugly held to the body by the internal belly band. The length of the vest is adjustable by a total of 75mm.
Shoulder Flaps The double overlap shoulder closure system is covered by an additional side hinged flap with press stud closure. This flap forms a communication cord and hydration hose tunnel and keeps the outer edge of the shoulders flush and free of potential snag points. Bulky hydration hoses and communications cords can be routed through the shoulder flaps. The shoulder flap also features a functional 25mm high butt stop for positive weapon indexing.
Flexi Cuff Channels Provision can be made for carrying up to six Flexi Cuffs in the vest.
Example Pouches
Optional Features The following operational and design features are available for consideration. Neck and throat protection. Upper arm protection. Weapon sling D rings. Fold-away POLICE and ID number flap with optional integrated map/utility pocket. Front kangaroo pouch (fits 3x 30 round magazines). Integrated Flexi Cuff channels. Removable pull down/push-up groin and coccyx/posterior protection. Inherently flame retardant meta Aramid outer fabric (Nomex or Kermel).
Design Flexibility Hellweg is Australian-owned and operated and has in excess of 30 years experience in the design and manufacture of body armour and accoutrement carrying systems. If successful with its proposal, Hellweg designers are available to fully engage with WAPOL TRG to discuss the design and refine or make any changes required. Hellweg is proud of its Australian designed and manufactured equipment and supports it with a lifetime service guarantee.
Wheeled Kit Bag