6B2 ballistic vest
| 6B2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ballistic vest |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1981-Unknown |
| Used by | Soviet Armed Forces |
| Wars | Soviet-Afghan war Tajikistani Civil War First Chechen War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | NII Stali |
| Designed | 1980 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.2-4.8 kg |
6B2 (Russian: 6Б2) is a Soviet ballistic vest. It is the first serial mass issued body armor of the Soviet Armed Forces, designed on the eve of Soviet-Afghan war. It was introduced into service in 1981. Use of this vest decreased losses of Soviet troops and it became the basis for the further development of domestic personal protective equipment.