KIBV3 Integrated Ballistic Vest

Modular Integrated Ballistic Vest with a Two-Piece Soft Armor System

KIBV3 is an integrated ballistic vest designed for users who require extended torso protection while maintaining lower weight, good mobility, and a fully modular equipment platform.

KIBV3 shares the same core design and functional features as CIBV3, but uses a different ballistic configuration. Instead of a four-piece soft armor system with ballistic cummerbunds, KIBV3 uses a two-piece soft ballistic system consisting of front and rear inserts combined with a hybrid cummerbund.

Both the front and rear ballistic inserts feature extended side wings designed to overlap around the sides of the torso when the vest is correctly adjusted. This provides extended soft ballistic coverage without requiring separate ballistic inserts inside the cummerbund.

KIBV3 is compatible with the soft ballistic inserts used in CIBV2 MED, allowing users of the previous-generation system to continue using their existing armor inserts with the new vest.

Internal front and rear plate pockets also accommodate standard 25 × 30 cm / 10″ × 12″ hard ballistic plates, allowing the level of protection to be increased according to the mission and threat environment.

Two-Piece Soft Ballistic System

The primary protection system consists of two shaped soft ballistic inserts:

• front insert,
• rear insert.

Both inserts feature extended side wings designed to overlap around the sides of the wearer.

This configuration provides protection for the front, rear, and sides of the torso without requiring separate ballistic inserts inside the cummerbund.

The inserts are compatible with CIBV2 MED.

Hybrid Cummerbund

KIBV3 uses a hybrid cummerbund to securely stabilize the vest while providing additional mounting space for mission equipment.

Unlike CIBV3, the cummerbund itself does not contain separate soft ballistic inserts. Side protection is provided by the extended overlapping wings of the front and rear ballistic inserts.

This configuration helps reduce the overall weight and bulk of the system while maintaining extended soft ballistic coverage.

Hard Plate Compatibility

Internal front and rear pockets accommodate standard 25 × 30 cm / 10″ × 12″ hard ballistic plates.

Hard plates can be used together with the soft ballistic inserts, allowing the protection configuration to be adapted to the threat level and operational requirements.

Optional Shoulder Protection

KIBV3 can be equipped with shoulder Comfort Pads with optional ballistic inserts.

This allows the soft ballistic coverage to be extended around the shoulder area without changing the primary configuration of the vest.

Laser-Cut MOLLE Platform

The laser-cut MOLLE interface provides a durable, low-profile mounting system for magazine pouches, utility pouches, and mission-specific equipment.

The equipment layout can be adapted to the user's role, weapon system, and operational requirements.

Replaceable Front Panel

The replaceable front panel allows the equipment configuration to be changed quickly without rebuilding the entire vest.

The front of the carrier can be adapted to different weapon systems, mission requirements, or individual equipment configurations.

KIBV3 is not supplied with QUASM buckles for attaching the front panel.

Every compatible Templar’s Gear front panel is supplied with a complete set of QUASM buckles, which can be installed directly on the vest.

This means that the required buckles are supplied together with the front panel and do not need to be purchased separately.

Extended Identification Areas

Large Velcro areas on the front and rear of the vest allow the attachment of identification patches, unit markings, duty markings, and role-specific panels.

Reinforced Evacuation Handle

A reinforced evacuation handle located on the rear of the vest allows emergency extraction or dragging of the wearer when required.

Adjustable Fit System

The ladder-style shoulder adjustment system and hybrid cummerbund allow the vest to be precisely fitted to the wearer.

Correct adjustment also ensures that the extended side wings of the front and rear ballistic inserts maintain the required overlap around the sides of the torso.

Materials and Construction

The main structure of KIBV3 is manufactured from Baucent monolithic laminate, providing high durability and structural stability while maintaining a low-profile construction.

The body-facing side features a Gambeson-style comfort lining, designed to improve comfort during prolonged wear, reduce pressure points, and distribute the weight of the vest and carried equipment more evenly.

Protection Configuration

Primary soft ballistic protection

• front ballistic insert with extended side wings,
• rear ballistic insert with extended side wings.

The inserts are compatible with CIBV2 MED and are designed to overlap around the sides of the wearer.

Additional hard armor protection

• front 25 × 30 cm / 10″ × 12″ ballistic plate,
• rear 25 × 30 cm / 10″ × 12″ ballistic plate.

Optional protection

• ballistic inserts for shoulder Comfort Pads.

This configuration combines extended soft ballistic coverage, hard plate compatibility, and a lighter, less bulky side construction.

Technical Overview