P.A.S.G.T. BALLISTIC HELMET

Operating Conditions

• The Helmet can be used in all extremes of weather.
• The Helmet is sufficiently robust to withstand the general wear and tear of tactical operations, but care should be taken wherever possible to avoid unnecessary abuse.
• The Helmet is simple to wear - easy to put on and adjust.
• The Helmet fits firmly but remains comfortable.
• No special maintenance is required except for general cleaning.

 Fundamental Performance Objectives

·      Provides protection against ballistic shrapnel and medium calibre pistols.Protects the head from blunt impact, such as falling over or falling objects.

• Has a low centre of gravity so that it is stable to wear.
• Takes into consideration the size of an average soldier in terms of weight and size to ensure that it is comfortable to wear.
• Provides adequate ventilation to reduce heat and improve comfort.
• Is finished in a matt and textured PU paint that is non-infrared reflective.
• Paint Colour can be matched to any customer’s specification
• Does not delaminate, distort or crack during normal operations for a period of 5 years
• Guaranteed against faulty materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year.

Helmet Shell

• Constructed with multiple layers of Aramid Fibres that are woven into fabric and laminated together with a Phenolic based thermo set resin system.
• Available in three different sizes; small, medium, and large as detailed below.
• Tested in accordance with specification MIL-STD-662E, using 0.22 calibre, 17 grain fragment stimulators - the minimum V₅₀ velocity can be tailored to customer requirements
• When tested in accordance with specification STANAG 2920, the delamination effect will not exceed 20mm.
• Tested in accordance with NIJ Standard 0106.01 - the minimum ballistic level can be tailored to customer requirements.
• Shell thickness is relatively uniform but will vary according to the ballistic requirements.
• The outer coating passes the conventional Infrared Reflection test.
• When dropped from a height of 2.5m above a cement floor, the Helmet will not crack or de-laminate.
• When subjected to a sideways force of 6.3N, the Helmet will crack or delaminate and the permanent deformation will not exceed 5mm.
• When immersed in tap water at 15^o to 25^oC for 16 hours and allowed to air dry for 12 hours under the same temperature conditions, the Helmet and outside coating will not soften, blister, or peel. (Specification: MIL-H-4409A - Para 4.5.1.)  

 Weight of complete Helmet

V50 velocity	NIJ level	Small	Medium	Large
450	-	900+/-5%	950+/-5%	1000+/-5%
500	IIA	1000+/-5%	1050+/-5%	1100+/-5%
550	II	1100+/-5%	1150+/-5%	1200+/-5%
600	IIIA 9MM	1200+/-5%	1250+/-5%	1300+/-5%
650	IIIA 44 MAG	1300+/-5%	1350+/-5%	1400+/-5%

Internal Helmet Liner

• Greatly reduces cranial trauma resulting from ballistic and blunt impact
• Reduces internal noise caused by contact with foliage, raindrops, falling debris, etc.
• Made of 4mm thick medium density EVA foam and coloured black to match internal harness.
• The pre-moulded liner is securely bonded to the inner surface of the Helmet shell with high strength contact adhesive.

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Helmet Harness design

·         Easily replaceable when worn-out or damaged.

·         Suspends the Helmet 15-20 mm above the wearer’s head.

·         Absorbs the residual kinetic energy of the projectiles during impact.

• Provides ventilation to reduce accumulation of heat inside the Helmet Quick release plastic buckle on the Chinstrap facilitates efficient fitting and removal.
• Easily adjustable with Velcro fasteners on the Headband and Cradle, and with webbing sliders on the Chinstrap.