Flyer’s Helmet Bag (1979)

Monday December 25th, 2023 admin

Early version (maybe MIL-B-43290D/E/F) with no snap hook.   Stock Number Reference: Bag, Flyer’s Helmet NSN: 8415-00-782-2989 Assign Date: Unknown

MSA ACH TC2001 Helmet, Tan, 3 Holes

Sunday August 14th, 2022 admin

Brand MSA Item Name TC2001 Helmet Color/Size/Predrill Holes/Pad Set Tan / Large / 3 Holes / 6 Pads Part Number 300393A Date 2002 MCN 8470-01-G01-0339 NSN 5895-01-492-8834 Assign Date 2001-12-14 Reference Link https://media.msanet.com/www/PDFs/MSAFrontLine/CatalogPDFs/ACH.pdf

OPS-Core FAST XP High Cut Ballistic Helmet, Tan

Thursday August 11th, 2022 admin

(Description copied from archived official webstore.) Features & Specifications FAST XP (Formally FAST Ballistic High Cut) High cut shell made of a hybrid composite of carbon, unidirectional polyethylene, and woven aramid. Raised ear cut allows for integration with communications headsets. Features an Ops-Core Skeleton Shroud for universal compatibility with most […]

Integrated Head Protection System, IHPS

Saturday July 9th, 2022 admin

The Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) consisting of a retention system, suspension system, helmet cover, maxillofacial protective system, hearing protection, and NVD bracket. The IHPS provides improved fragmentation, ballistic, and impact protection while reducing weight and improving fit over the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and the Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH). […]

ILC Dover Integrated Ballistic Helmet IBH

Friday October 29th, 2021 admin

(content copied from The Design and Development of the Integrated Ballistic Helmet(IBH)) The Integrated Ballistic Helmet was built by ILC Dover in 1995 to 1996, designed to meet numerous stringent requirements for several user communities. USSOCOM performed a survey of various users and developed a specification that met the users […]

M-1C Parachutist’s Helmet (Post Vietnam War)

Tuesday October 6th, 2020 admin

Stock Number Reference: Components Item NSN Assign Date Helmet, Parachutist’s, Steel, Fastened w/Chin Strap w/Quick Release Snap Fastener 8470-00-161-9414 Unknown Liner, Parachutist’s Helmet 8470-00-753-5793 Unknown

Army Air Force M-3 Steel Helmet

Saturday August 22nd, 2020 admin

The M-3 Flak helmet was the first helmet designed expressly for use by American bomber crews. The M-3 has large hinged ear covers on its sides to accommodate a communications headset; the covers were originally lined with felt. Unlike M-1 helmets, the M-3 features a built-in suspension system. The headband […]

APH-5 Helicopter Helmet (Vietnam War)

Sunday April 12th, 2020 admin

In 1958 the Army officially adopted its first flight helmet for aircrew members. Unofficially worn by some Army pilots since 1954, the Navy designed Aviator Protective Helmet Number 5, or APH-5, was the Army’s first attempt at providing a helmet “capable of ultimate protection and yet [be] comfortable.” The helmet […]

Gentex Military Motorcyclist Helmet II (MMH II)

Friday August 30th, 2019 admin

The Gentex Corporation produced MMH II. Produced in 1992, this helmet reflected a redesign of the previous MMH I. The MMH II has a ballistic protection rating of v50 at 1600 FPS and is compatible with the M40 Protective Mask and the MBU-12 Oxygen Mask. It can be configured with […]

AFH-1 Helicopter Helmet (1968)

Saturday June 8th, 2019 admin

In 1962 the Army began developing an improved version of the APH-5. Combat experience in Vietnam led the Army to develop a flight helmet with better ballistic protection. Introduced in 1965, the new Anti-fragmentation Flight Helmet, or AFH-1, was fielded. Whereas the APH-5 was standard issue throughout the Army, the […]

MC-140 Helicopter Support Team Helmet

Monday April 15th, 2019 admin

  Model-Size-NSN sheet Model / Size / NSN Regular / Medium Large Assign Date MC-140 Helicopter Support Team Helmet 8415-01-157-4806 8415-01-157-4807 1983-07-06 MC-140A Amphibious Crewman Helmet (acquired) (acquired) (acquired) MC-140B Artilleryman’s Helmet w/ Comm 8415-01-157-4808 8415-01-157-4809 1983-07-06 MC-140C Artilleryman’s Helmet w/o Comm 8415-01-157-4810 8415-01-157-4811 1983-07-06 MC-140D USMC Motorcycle Helmet w/ […]

Combat Vehicle Crew’s (CVC) DH-132® Helmet (1984)

Saturday October 6th, 2018 admin

Stock Number Reference: Helmet, Combat Vehicle Crewman’s, DH-132® Assign Date: 1972-12-06 Size-NSN Sheet Size NSN Small 8415-00-094-2679 Medium 8415-00-094-2691 Large 8415-00-094-2684 Components Liner, Helmet, DH-132® Assign Date: 1972-08-09 Size-NSN Sheet Size NSN Small 8415-00-134-9396 Medium 8415-00-134-9397 Large 8415-00-134-9398   Pad Set, Fitting, Combat Vehicle Crewman’s Helmet Assign Date: 1973-01-31 Size-NSN […]

Flying Helmet Camouflage Films (1980s)

Friday May 19th, 2017 admin

Three sheets in one pack, ERDL camouflage / 6-color desert camouflage, 12″ x 12″ decal sheets, design for HGU-26/P flyer’s helmet.   Stock Number Reference: Camouflage Film, Flying Helmet Color NSN Assign Date ERDL 8475-00-173-9054 1973-02-18 6-Color Desert 8475-01-094-4566 1980-05-09