KWM-01
| KWM-01 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Polish soldier wearing KWM-01 during mission in Afganistan. | |
| Type | Bulletproof vest |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2009–present |
| Used by | Polish Land Forces |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Maskpol |
| No. built | Unknown |
The KWM-01 is Polish modular bulletproof vest developed by Maskpol for Polish Armed Forces. [1]
Development
Designed in the mid-2000s by Maskpol to meet the Polish Armed Forces' requirements for modular battlefield protection.[2]
Transition to KWM-02
In 2009, recognising the need for improved protection, Maskpol upgraded the design into the KWM‑02 "Kandahar", introducing hard ballistic plates, quick-release systems, and better sizing. [3]
Specifications
- Featured compatibility with MOLLE/PALS webbing [4]
- PN‑V‑87000 standard, offering
- K1A-level soft-ballistic
- 2-level fragment protection)
- Cordura® durable
- Fabric, internal mesh
Users
See also
- KWM-02
- OLV (anti-fragmentation vest)
- Improved Outer Tactical Vest
- Plate Carrier Gryf
- KKP‑01
- KPC-02
- KKZ‑01
References
- ^ "MULTI-THREAT BODY ARMOUR SYSTEM KWM-02". www.maskpol.com.pl/en/. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Maskpol ulepsza uniwersalne kamizelki [ANALIZA]". defence24.pl. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Maskpol ulepsza uniwersalne kamizelki [ANALIZA]". defence24.pl. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "MULTI-THREAT BODY ARMOUR SYSTEM KWM-02". www.maskpol.com.pl/en/. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
Bibliography
- "MULTI-THREAT BODY ARMOUR SYSTEM KWM-02". www.maskpol.com.pl/.