Blocks rifle shots

New Helmet Blocks Rifle Shots

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Sure you did

And IED-proof. Anything that cuts down on the head injuries is a major improvement. Let's hope they roll these out to the troops soon.


Bullseye

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Five screws and 3-1/2 inches.

Wow,The last thing I wore was a Steel Pot.

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Dum vivo cano

That's great that we're giving better equipement to the finest guys in the world...but since I don't know, I have to ask out of ignorance...

Even though the bullet doesn't go through the helmet, couldn't the force still wound or kill the wearer- if the force is strong enough? Kinda like how a person wearing a vest may not have anything penetrate the vest, but be subject to the blunt force trauma?

Just asking, because I don't know. But this is a step in the right direction- now if they can do something to deflect the force of the projectile- they'll be onto something.

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Lost it all in a boat accident

The energy of the projectile, whether a bullet, shell fragment, etc., is spread out so quickly that it doesn't penetrate. The "bullet proof" vests do the same thing, but because the vest is in such close proximity to softs tissue, bruising and trauma can occur. A lot of the protection also comes from the padding and suspension design on the interior. That's a great deal of help in avoiding and minimizing concussion.

The US military's civilian engineers are true unsung heroes, developing the tools and equipment to protect our troops. I live about 20 minutes from the Army's legendary Aberdeen Proving Ground, and I am proud to have several close friends who work there. Many recent improvements in US military vehicles and combat gear were designed and/or tested at APG.

Congratulations to the designers of this new helmet...it's great news indeed for our men and women going in harm's way!

The helmets of today are doing a great job at stopping the projectiles, whether a bullet or fragments from an IED, but a number of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are caused by the interior of the helmet striking the skull after absorbing the force of the initial impact. This "ringing the bell" aspect is why the padding and suspension systems are just as important as the ballistic stopping ability of the shell.

Great news for sure!

rags

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RIP Shipmate

If my old memory serves me correctly:

They had a choice when fielding the Current Kevlar Helmet! They could have had the same protection from the steel helmet at half the weight. OR Keep with the same weight and have twice the protection. I'm glad they went with the latter!!!

One bad part about the new kevlars was with the Chin Strap secured tightly, a glancing or off center strike from a projectile tended to snap or twist your head around stressing or injuring your neck.

So Keep your head down!!!

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Rick
American Blacksmith

[QUOTE=Blacksmith58;135820341]If my old memory serves me correctly:

They had a choice when fielding the Current Kevlar Helmet! They could have had the same protection from the steel helmet at half the weight. OR Keep with the same weight and have twice the protection. I'm glad they went with the latter!!!

One bad part about the new kevlars was with the Chin Strap secured tightly, a glancing or off center strike from a projectile tended to snap or twist your head around stressing or injuring your neck.


The other bad news about the currant helmet is, it is not flared around the base (like the old WWI-WWII German helmets) if you have a short neck when you are in the prone position your helmet is pushed down over your eyes.

Better helmet... Excellent.

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same here, it's good to see that they're continuing to advance technology for our troops. they need all the help and protective equipment that we can give them.