6B23

6B23 (romanized from 6Б23) is a modern Russian body armor. It is the successor of 6B13 and part of the Barmica system.

Structure
6B23 is a modular protective vest with several protective levels that can be combined.
 * Level 2: Kevlar, weighing 3.6 kg
 * Level 2 + 3: Kevlar with steel plate, weighing 7.4 kg
 * Level 2 + 4: Kevlar with ceramic plate, weighing 6.5 kg
 * Level 2 + 3 + 4: Kevlar with steel and ceramic plates, weighing 10,2 kg

Adoption
6B23 was introduced in the early 2000's meant to replace the 6B13 body armor in the Barmica system. It was meant to be introduced in all branches of the armed forces but do to slowness in adoption it has primarily reached VDV, Naval Infantry and SPECNAZ units. It is meant to be replaced by the next generation equipment system Ratnik (Warrior) which is said to be 8-10 times more effective in it's protection. The Ratnik system is meant to go into production as early as 2010.