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Sep 28, 2005 · There is a difference in ballistic protection between the PAGST and the MICH/ACH. The military standard for protection, the V50 requirement, is different from the NIJ level, and is oriented toward fragmentation protection vice small arms ammunition.
Feb 2, 2015 · A helmet is on my wishlist, the PASGT helmet is widely available from different manufacturers, and I recently learned about the MICH helmet which seems to be adopted by most combat troops nowadays.
- Low-Cut Ballistic Helmets For The Military
- High-Cut Ballistic Helmets For The Military
- Bump Helmets For The Military
The BTE® Ballistic Helmetis a low-cut MICH- or ECH-style helmet. The low cut means this helmet comes down on the sides to cover the ears. That extra coverage is helpful in some scenarios, and while the additional material of low-cut styles can mean extra weight, our helmet's DuPont™ Kevlar® shell keeps the weight as low as possible. Both the modula...
We also offer the HHV ATE® GEN2 Ballistic Helmet, which features an above-the-ear (ATE) design. Also known as a high-cut design, these helmets are more open on the sides to leave the ears exposed. This design feature was first intended for maritime special operations but has proved to be beneficial in various applications. ATE styles are ideal when...
The low- and high-cut helmets above are military bulletproof helmets. There are also military-grade helmets that are lighter and designed for blunt impacts that could cause a head injury. These helmets, such as the Tactical Helmet ATE® Bump from Hard Head Veterans, are known as bump helmets. These helmets are ideal when weight is a factor especiall...
Bulletproof helmets come in various designs, with FAST , MICH , and PASGT helmets being notable categories. Let's delve into their characteristics and differences. The FAST helmet stands out as a contemporary, lightweight tactical headgear crafted from advanced materials.
The Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) is a U.S. combat helmet and one of several used by the U.S. military. It was developed by the United States Army Soldier Systems Center to be the next generation of protective combat helmets for use by the U.S. Army.
The ACH helmet is based upon the design of the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet, offering increased ballistic protection over the MICH helmet on which it is based. The ACH helmet has replaced the PASGT helmet in United States Army usage, and is the successor to the MICH helmet.
Nov 14, 2023 · The Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) released in 2002, was designed to be lighter and more comfortable than the PASGT Helmet. It removed the need for the sweatband and chinstrap from the PASGT helmet and includes a four-point retention system.
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