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Kamizelka OLV – Polish bulletproof vest intended for soldiers of Polish Land Forces. In production since the early 1990s.
Purpose
It protects against 9 mm Parabellum bullets (2nd class of bullet resistance according to the PN-V-87000:1999 standard), and there is also the possibility of using a steel plate at the front, which also protects against 7.62 mm bullets fired from the AKM kbk (4th class of bullet resistance according to the PN-V-87000:1999 standard). It is also equipped with a stand-up collar, shoulder pads and an attachable lower abdomen cover; it has shrapnel-proof properties.
The vest not only serves a protective role, but is also designed to carry additional equipment. It has 14 permanently sewn-in pockets (including 2 pockets for 2 magazines for AK/Beryl kbk, 1 pocket for a dressing, 1 for a radio, 2 for hand grenades). At the back, there is a place to attach an MP5 mask in a cover.
Weight of the vest with full inserts: 11.5 kg. The vest was produced in panther camouflage in forest and desert variants.
Major drawbacks of the Vest
OLV vests were used by UNPROFOR and PKW Iraq soldiers, among others. Users reported a number of comments, including: too much weight compared to similar designs used by other armies, non-ergonomic placement of pockets, and loose pocket closures.
Operators
Polish armed Forces : OLV vests are currently in the process of being modernised with molle straps and put to reserve use.
Ukraine Armed Forces: In 2014, Ukrainian volunteers bought OLV vests to use them during the ongoing war in Donbas.
See also
References
- ^ "Użytkowanie kamizelek kuloodpornych w wojskach lądowych" (PDF).
- "Mundury 4-tej Polski. Cz.2 - Zaawansowana Kamizelka Ochronna".
- Użytkowanie kamizelek kulodpornych w wojskach lądowych
- Ukraincy kupuja w Polsce kamizelki i helmy