KBS Strelok | |
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Type | Ballistic vest system |
Place of origin | Russian Federation |
Service history | |
In service | 2023-present |
Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
Wars | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
Production history | |
Designer | Triada-TKO (part of Kalashnikov concern) |
No. produced | 25000+ |
Specifications | |
Weight | 12.2 kg (in Corset Plus configuration) |
“Strelok” is a set of combat equipment (KBS, Komplekt Boyevogo Snaryazheniya), developed by the Triada-TKO company (part of the Kalashnikov Concern) for delivery to the troops of the Russian Armed Forces. The kit consists of a ballistic vest with a weight distribution system, additional protective modules, a set of pouches, as well as a backpack and a transport bag. [1]
The kit was first presented at the Army 2023 exhibition. [2] Kalashnikov Concern started deliveries of KBS Strelok to the Army of Russian Federation in early December of 2023, [3] with a goal of delivering 25 000 sets by the end of the year. [1] [4] On 11th of January Kalasnikov reported that all 25 000 sets of equipment were delivered to the troops. [5] [2]
KBS Strelok consists of several elements, including:
The GOST class 5 rated armor plates that come with the vest are made by Shchelkovo Silk Weaving Factory, [8] while the anti-fragmentation protection is reportedly produced by NII Stali. [9]
KBS Strelok | |
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Type | Ballistic vest system |
Place of origin | Russian Federation |
Service history | |
In service | 2023-present |
Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
Wars | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
Production history | |
Designer | Triada-TKO (part of Kalashnikov concern) |
No. produced | 25000+ |
Specifications | |
Weight | 12.2 kg (in Corset Plus configuration) |
“Strelok” is a set of combat equipment (KBS, Komplekt Boyevogo Snaryazheniya), developed by the Triada-TKO company (part of the Kalashnikov Concern) for delivery to the troops of the Russian Armed Forces. The kit consists of a ballistic vest with a weight distribution system, additional protective modules, a set of pouches, as well as a backpack and a transport bag. [1]
The kit was first presented at the Army 2023 exhibition. [2] Kalashnikov Concern started deliveries of KBS Strelok to the Army of Russian Federation in early December of 2023, [3] with a goal of delivering 25 000 sets by the end of the year. [1] [4] On 11th of January Kalasnikov reported that all 25 000 sets of equipment were delivered to the troops. [5] [2]
KBS Strelok consists of several elements, including:
The GOST class 5 rated armor plates that come with the vest are made by Shchelkovo Silk Weaving Factory, [8] while the anti-fragmentation protection is reportedly produced by NII Stali. [9]