6B5 (Russian: 6Б5), is a bulletproof vest family created for the Soviet Armed Forces by NII Stali.

The 6B5 ballistic vest system made to replace the 6B3 and 6B4 body armours was designed by NII Stali entreprise in 1985.

[1] Contrary to popular belief the 6B5 did not see service in Afghanistan, & only began being widely issued in 1989 shortly after the end of the Afghan War.

The vest is composed of frontal and spinal sections, each having sets of plates inside of the aramid pockets.

This vest is also notable for having neck protection and shoulder rests for rifle or backpack slings.