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The '''Modular Scalable Vest''' ('''MSV''') is a [[bullet-resistant vest]] that has been introduced by the [[United States Armed Forces]] in 2018. |
The '''Modular Scalable Vest''' ('''MSV''') is a [[bullet-resistant vest]] that has been introduced by the [[United States Armed Forces]] in 2018. |
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The Modular Scalable Vest has replaced the [[Improved Outer Tactical Vest]], which debuted in 2008. The MSV is 5 pounds lighter when fully loaded with ballistic plates compared with its predecessor, the IOTV. The MSV fully loaded weighs 25 pounds. |
The Modular Scalable Vest has replaced the [[Improved Outer Tactical Vest]], which debuted in 2008. The MSV is 5 pounds lighter when fully loaded with ballistic plates compared with its predecessor, the IOTV. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bodyarmornews.com/florida-soldiers-test-new-body-armor/.V0J9B5ErKUk|title=Are U.S. soldiers wearing the best body armor?|date=2017-11-06|website=bodyarmornews.com|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> The MSV fully loaded weighs 25 pounds. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 11:40, 29 June 2018
| Modular Scalable Vest | |
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| File:Modular Scalable Vest.jpg | |
| Type | Body armor |
| Place of origin | United States of America |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2018 - Present |
| Used by | U.S. Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | KDH Defence Systems |
The Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) is a bullet-resistant vest that has been introduced by the United States Armed Forces in 2018.
The Modular Scalable Vest has replaced the Improved Outer Tactical Vest, which debuted in 2008. The MSV is 5 pounds lighter when fully loaded with ballistic plates compared with its predecessor, the IOTV. [1] The MSV fully loaded weighs 25 pounds.
References
- ^ "Are U.S. soldiers wearing the best body armor?". bodyarmornews.com. 2017-11-06. Retrieved 2018-06-28.