{"product_id":"ballistic-neck-protection-cover","title":"Ballistic Neck Protection Cover","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular two-piece neck armor carrier designed for compatible Zentauron plate carriers and protective vests, with provision for separately available VPAM 3-certified soft ballistic inserts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zentauron Ballistic Neck Protection Cover adds an optional neck-protection component to selected Zentauron armor systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system consists of \u003cstrong\u003etwo identical textile sections\u003c\/strong\u003e that mount to the carrier using hook-and-loop attachment. Each section is designed to accept the appropriate soft ballistic insert, allowing protective coverage to be extended into the otherwise exposed neck area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile cover itself contains \u003cstrong\u003eno ballistic protection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compatible certified soft armor must be installed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModular Neck Protection System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck assembly is designed to extend the coverage of compatible plate carriers and protective vests around the neck area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen equipped with the appropriate ballistic inserts, the system is intended to provide additional protection against threats covered by the certification of those inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is a particularly exposed area where major blood vessels, the airway, esophagus, and cervical spine are located in close proximity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Identical Sections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system consists of two identical components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the same construction for the front and rear sections simplifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sections attach to the compatible carrier system using hook-and-loop interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVPAM 3 Soft Armor Compatible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZentauron offers compatible \u003cstrong\u003eVPAM 3-certified soft ballistic inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e for this neck protection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ballistic performance is determined by the actual insert installed—not by the Cordura® cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVPAM protection classes are European ballistic standards and should not be treated as direct equivalents to U.S. NIJ armor levels without specific test documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned to Maintain Mobility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Zentauron, the shape is designed to provide additional neck coverage while retaining sufficient freedom of movement when worn with equipment such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombat helmets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallistic helmets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible ballistic visors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual mobility depends on helmet geometry, visor configuration, carrier fit, body dimensions, and the installed ballistic inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFront \u0026amp; 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