Engineering:KBS Strelok

Short description: Set of body armor developed for Russian Army

KBS Strelok
Ivan Savin from VoenObzor wearing KBS Strelok armor
Type	Ballistic vest system
Place of origin	Russian Federation
Service history
In service	2023-present
Used by	Russian Armed Forces
Wars	Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Production history
Designer	Triada-TKO (part of Kalashnikov concern)
No. produced	25000+
Specifications
Weight	12.2 kg (in Corset Plus configuration)

“Strelok” is a set of combat equipment (KBS, Komplekt Boyevogo Snaryazheniya), developed by the Triada-TKO company (part of the Kalashnikov Concern) for delivery to the troops of the Russian Armed Forces. The kit consists of a ballistic vest with a weight distribution system, additional protective modules, a set of pouches, as well as a backpack and a transport bag.

History

The kit was first presented at the Army 2023 exhibition. Kalashnikov Concern started deliveries of KBS Strelok to the Army of Russian Federation in early December 2023, with a goal of delivering 25,000 sets by the end of the year. On 11 January 2024, Kalasnikov reported that all 25,000 sets of equipment were delivered to the troops.

Description

KBS Strelok consists of several elements, including:

• Modular rig system (MRS) (Модульная разгрузочная система, МРС) consisting of a bulletproof vest in the “Corset Plus” configuration. It consists of a front and rear main parts connected at the shoulders and sides; armor pockets on the sides provide for the installation of additional armor plates. The body armor is connected to a belt, which helps redistribute the load from the shoulders. When equipped with GOST class 5 armor plates, the total weight is 12.2 kg.
• Additional protective modules, including protection for the shoulders, upper arms, groin, neck, thighs, and anti-splinter briefs. They provide anti-fragmentation protection according to class Br1 or C2.
• A set of pouches consisting of: 4 universal pouches for 2 rifle magazines, 1 pouch for a pistol magazine, 2 pouches for grenades, 1 pouch for a radio station, a medical pouch with a pouch for a tourniquet, as well as many utilitarian pouches.
• Backpack model T30.
• Bag for carrying.

The GOST class 5 rated armor plates that come with the vest are made by Shchelkovo Silk Weaving Factory, while the anti-fragmentation protection is reportedly produced by NII Stali.