Gator Hawk Armor, Inc. has assembled a seasoned team of the most highly respected professionals in the body armor industry. "Team Gator Hawk" is dedicated to building the highest quality armor available to Law Enforcement and Military Personnel. Their dedication to the expert service of Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military, and Government Agencies worldwide is second to none.
Gator Hawk Armor is an ISO 9001-2000 certified manufacturer and designer of body armor. Their independently audited quality control system ensures that every vest meets their stringent quality standards for workmanship, comfort, and design by utilizing the latest in computer assisted technology.
Their Ballistic Engineering Team continues to develop breakthrough body armor by using the most established and tested materials available. Their relationships with major fiber suppliers combined with their expertise in development ensure that Gator Hawk Armor will continue to lead the body armor industry in technology and innovation.
Gator Hawk&039;s mission is to design, manufacture, and distribute the highest quality armor and other Law Enforcement equipment at a competitive price and within a timely manner. They are dedicated to developing the finest quality products while maintaining the highest integrity, honesty, and values of anyone in the industry.
Threat Level | Test Bullet | Bullet Weight grains/grams | Bullet Velocity feet per second meters per second |
I | 22 caliber - LRN .380 ACP - FMJ RN | 40gr. / 2.6g 95gr. / 6.2g | 1080 ft/s - 329 m/s 1055 ft/s - 322 m/s |
IIA | 9mm - FMJ RN .40 S&W - FMJ | 124gr. / 8.0g 180gr. / 11.7g | 1120 ft/s - 341 m/s 1055 ft/s - 322 m/s |
II | 9mm - FMJ RN .40 S&W - FMJ | 124gr. / 8.0g 180gr. / 11.7g | 1205 ft/s - 367 m/s 1430 ft/s - 436 m/s |
IIIA | 9mm - FMJ RN 44 mag - SJHP | 124gr. / 8.0g 240gr. / 15.6g | 1430 ft/s - 436 m/s 1430 ft/s - 436 m/s |
III | 7.62mm NATO - FMJ | 148gr. / 10.8g | 2780 ft/s - 847 m/s |
IV | .30 caliber M2 AP | 166gr. / 10.8g | 2880 ft/s - 878 m/s |