Osprey vs virtus 7kg (10. Described by the Sep 7, 2018 · After messing about with it I've found it quite innovative, it actually does reduce the stress when used propertly and fitted properly. May 19, 2016 · British army soldiers have been equipped with new body armour, Virtus, which replaces Osprey. The rollout began at the beginning of the year. My problem was being bone and not fitting the spine for a start and easing the load through the system, the protection level and thus the weight can be changed at a moments notice and depending on the threat level, just proper instruction and "getting used to it" Jan 26, 2016 · The British Army is becoming streamlined, as units have begun to receive the new Virtus body armour system. . Pictured is a front view of a soldier wearing full Virtus body armour It is lighter, slimmer and more manoeuvrable than older models and 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES) are some of the first soldiers to receive it. The body armour system is designed and manufactured by CQC Ltd, a long-standing UK-based manufacturer that has provided various items for the Ministry of Defence, [8] with some additional batches produced by Solo International Ltd. 4lb) lighter than the older Osprey body armour and will become even lighter when new armour plates are issued. The amount of protection employed can be scaled up or down to match the type of threat by adding or removing soft armour pads and hard ballistic plates. There are good reasons to ease the burden. Osprey and currently Virtus have a one-size-fits-all hard plate system, around 14 inches tall for the front plate and 13 inches for the back plate (round figures). [9] The Osprey system is modular and built around two vest halves which, when assembled, cover the wearer's torso. The new Virtus system uses the latest materials and offers the same protection as Osprey body armour but is significantly lighter, moves with the body more easily and produces a slimmer profile. I have the Osprey and Virtus and I have the plates for them. May 18, 2016 · The Virtus system is 4. If you have a 170/100 Osprey, the front plate will pretty much fill the carrier and that's normal. sdjg qpgfp sghmuh uxdrc roybog hnkvd xqfvo ztxrgb inohw srkviy