If a Mandalorian armorer built a plate carrier for sustained ground operations, the spec sheet would read a lot like the Goliath-D. Maximum coverage, no gaps, every protection zone accounted for. This rig tips the scale at 1.35 kg / 2.98 lbs and covers front, rear, and side projections without compromising the configuration path. Protection is measured in square decimeters, not wishful thinking.
The А-18 Goliath-D is a heavy plate carrier built for maximum ballistic coverage across all primary projections. The removable front placard (sold separately) swaps out in minutes for mission-specific magazine setups. Soft armor panels install in both the plate bags and cummerbunds (sold separately), pushing total fragmentation coverage well past the hard plate footprint. All Skanda and Goliath-series cummerbunds are interchangeable. If you run multiple rigs, your cummerbund investment carries across the platform.
Features
1.35 kg / 2.98 lbs / confirmed carrier-only weight; heavy coverage without heavy-vehicle weight
Removable front placard / swaps for MOLLE or multi-magazine configurations without tools
Cummerbund and plate bag soft armor / accepts soft armor panels in both locations for extended fragmentation protection (sold separately)
Acetal polymer hardware (USA) / corrosion-resistant, field-proven buckle system
Weight distribution system compatible / pair with the A-22 Half Harness Insert (Pair) and telescoping struts to route the carrier's weight to a battle belt (sold separately)
Armor module ready / mounts groin, shoulder, neck, and waist protection modules from the Ars Arma system (sold separately)
Large admin pocket with organizer / integrated on the chest bag; keeps documents and small kit accessible
Specifications
Weight
1.35 kg / 2.98 lbs
Primary Material
500D Cordura
Secondary Material
Laminate fabrics
Hardware
Acetal polymer (USA)
Plate Bags
Universal size (SAPI/ESAPI plates, M / L)
Back Panel Interface
Industry-standard Zip-On
Armor Compatibility
Hard plates + soft armor panels
Sizing
S/M / L/XL (cummerbund adjustable per size)
Plate & Soft Armor Compatibility
Plate bags accept SAPI/ESAPI plates in Medium and Large. Soft armor panels install in both the plate bags and cummerbunds, extending fragmentation coverage beyond the hard plate footprint on all sides.
Plate Standard
Size
Width x Height
SAPI/ESAPI
Medium
9.50" x 12.50" (241 x 318 mm)
SAPI/ESAPI
Large
10.25" x 13.25" (260 x 337 mm)
System Integration
The А-18 Goliath-D connects to the full Ars Arma protection and load-bearing ecosystem.
Weight transfer system (sold separately): Add the A-22 Half Harness Insert (Pair) and telescoping struts to route the carrier's weight down to a battle belt. The Half Harness Insert is the required adapter. Struts attach to the insert, not the carrier directly.
Protection modules (sold separately): Neck, shoulder, groin, and waist modules from the Ars Arma system attach directly to the carrier. Build the coverage profile your weekend ops require.
