Designed to keep pace with innovations in flight technology and
emerging mission scenarios, the GENTEX HGU-56/P helmet system offers
modular engineering for cross-platform use within multiple Army, Air
Force, Coast Guard, Law Enforcement and civilian rotary aircraft. The
helmet's enhanced design features a multitude of options to improve
aircrew personnel fit, functionality, mission adaptability and essential
head safety and protection.
Features
- Modularly engineered for cross-platform rotary aircraft use
- Ensured rapid removal for both D-ring and snap fastener assemblies
- Clear and Neutral visors are made of polycarbonate
The helmet comes standard with both clear and neutral visors. For
particularly demanding mission requirements, laser visors, high contrast
and gradient visors are available from to improve visual acuity in day,
night or inclement weather conditions. All Gentex visors are made of
polycarbonate and meet all performance requirements of MIL-V-43511 and
have an abrasion-resistant coating on the front and back surfaces in
accordance with MIL-C-83409. The outer visor housing can also easily be
configured for Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
The HGU-56/P can also be upgraded to include the Maxillofacial Shield
(MFS), specifically designed to protect the lower face from flying
debris common to the helicopter environment. An optional helmet bag for
proper storage and protection is available. Oxygen mask bayonets can
also be ordered for field installation, so the MBU 12/P Oxygen mask can
be donned in high-altitude environments.
All HGU-56/P rotary wing helmets can be readily modified to install
the Communication Ear Plug (CEP), which is now standard on all U.S. Army
flight helmets and which greatly enhances communications and hearing
protection. www.cep-usa.com
Our helmet is
tested in accordance with ANSI Z90.1-1979. Impact testing is
accomplished at high and ambient temperature only and headform
deceleration is limited to 150G in the crown and 175G in the headband
area. Lateral impact in the earcup area does not exceed 150G with a drop
velocity of 6.0 m/sec, and combined with crushable earcups
significantly improves impact protection levels. When tested in
accordance with ANSI Z90.1b-1979 using a 1950 Newton tension equivalent
(440 ft lb) load for two minutes, the chinstrap does not elongate more
than 3.8 cm from the preload of 110 Newton. The chin strap features both
D-ring and snap fasteners to ensure rapid removal in the event of an
emergency, and our patented “British Buckle” is available for commercial
customers.
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