KWM-01

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TypeBulletproof vest
PlaceoforiginPoland
Inservice2009–present
UsedbyPolish Land Forces
KWM-01
Polish soldier wearing KWM-01 during mission in Afganistan.
TypeBulletproof vest
Place of originPoland
Service history
In service2009–present
Used byPolish Land Forces
Production history
ManufacturerMaskpol
No. builtUnknown

The KWM-01 is Polish modular bulletproof vest developed by Maskpol for Polish Armed Forces. [1]

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]

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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

Poland

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