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Summary
Description Ops-Core FAST helmet.jpg |
Research performed in the Helmet Laboratory at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, Soldier Center has led to a revolutionary new combat helmet. Due to the Soldier Center’s Helmet Lab technology, and subsequent efforts working with key industry partners, the new combat helmets will provide the warfighter protection against a higher level threat – protection that previously could only be accomplished with a much heavier applique/helmet combination. In 2015, the Soldier Center Helmet Laboratory developed a novel pre-form apparatus, process, and optimized helmet ply layup design. The Soldier Center used this technology to develop prototype helmets demonstrating breakthrough performance, providing a higher level threat protection that could previously only be achieved with the addition of a ballistic applique. The resultant Gentex Ops-Core® FAST Helmet rated for prevalent rifle threat protection is pictured here. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) |
Date | 26 March 2021 |
Source | Soldier Center Helmet Lab technology leads to revolutionary new combat helmet |
Author | Jane Benson, US Army |
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