F6 Combat MICH bulletproof helmet

Description of Bulletproof Helmet 

MICH is a series of combat helmets designed by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command to replace the PASGT helmets used by Special Operations forces and various sports helmets that are not bullet-proof. Development work was completed in 1997 and launched by the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center in January 2001. Because PASGT helmets are bulky, many special operations forces prefer to use plastic sports helmets that are lighter, more comfortable, and easier to install night vision and communications headsets. If operators need to install night vision equipment, these sports helmets allow them to install night vision brackets without increasing neck fatigue and without having to drill holes in the helmet, which can weaken the bulletproof effect. However, since these plastic helmets themselves are not bulletproof, they are not suitable for use in intense close-combat environments. At present, the MICH helmet has completely replaced the PASGT helmet in all frontline units of the US Army

Product characteristics：

· Material: Aramid(Kevlar)/UHMWPE

· Protection performance: NIJ IIIA

· High ballistic performance with low weight

· Side rail and night vision goggle shroud for ultimate flexibility is  operational use

· Designed to protect the wearer's head from ballistic and  fragmentation threats

· Protect the head from blunt impact

· Low center of gravity, stable wearing

· Provide adequate ventilation to reduce heat

· NVG shroud bracket and side accessory rail kit allows mounting of a  variety of equipment

· Matte and textured coat paint finishes

· MICH helmets are available in different sizes, with a medium size  MICH helmet weighing about 3 pounds (1.36 kg) and a larger size  weighing about 3.31 pounds (1.5 kg). The helmet is manufactured with  an advanced Kevlar or PE UD that is more effective against pistol  bullets.

The helmet replaces the PASGT helmet's nylon rope suspension, sweatband, and chin strap with a cushion-like system and four-point suspension similar to a sports helmet. [8] These changes provide the wearer with more effective impact protection and greater comfort. Users can install a night vision mount on the front of the helmet to install night vision devices such as AN/PVS-14 or AN/PVS-15. [9] Users can also hang a strap on the back of the helmet to hold the goggles in place, as well as a variety of camouflage or solid color coating on the outside of the helmet.

MICH is also smaller in size than PASGT, providing 8% less coverage than PASGT. This is due to MICH removing the original front edge position of the PASGT helmet in order to more effectively lose weight and reduce the obstruction to the wearer's vision.

Ballistic performance of a bulletproof helmet 

·  NIJ 0106.01 standard with IIIA 0101.06 threats: .44 magnum and .357 SIG.

·  NIJ 0106.01 standard with IIIA 0108.01 threats: .44 magnum and 9 mm FMJ.

·  V50 STANAG 2920: 660 m/s

·  50% reduction in Back Face Deformation (BFD) against 9 mm (HPW-TP-0401.01B IIIA)

Bulletproof standard：