Paratrooper helmet
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A Paratrooper helmet is a type of Combat helmet exclusive to paratroopers and airborne forces. The main difference from combat helmets is that Paratrooper helmets have a different harness and lining to withstand impact when jumping from aircraft.
Examples
| Model | Origins | Users |
|---|---|---|
| SPECTRA helmet |  France |
used by the French Army, Danish Army, United Nations peacekeeping forces[1] |
| Modular Integrated Communications Helmet |  United States |
developed for use by Special Operations Forces by the United States Army and became the basis of the Advanced Combat Helmet. It has now become the official combat helmet of the United States Army.(ACH)[2][3][4] |
| Mk 6 helmet/Mk 7 |  United Kingdom |
used by British Armed Forces (all arms)[5] |
| M76 paratrooper helmet | United Kingdom |
Used by British Armed forces Paratroopers and Airborne forces. |
| Schuberth B828 |  Germany |
Limitedly used by the paratroops in Bundeswehr like Fallschirmjäger, Spezialisierte Kräfte des Heeres mit Erweiterter Grundbefähigung für Spezielle Operationen and Kommando Spezialkräfte. |
| CCB |  Brazil |
Used by the Brazilian Armed Forces in two versions: Polymer and Kevlar.[6] |
| Enhanced Combat Helmet |  Australia |
[7] |
| GOLFO |  Chile |
Military of Chile, PASGT variant |
References
- ↑ MSA: Casques Militaires
- ↑ Advanced Combat Helmet ( ACH )
- ↑ Advanced Combat Helmet ACH
- ↑ US Military Taking Delivery of Advanced Combat Helmets
- ↑ PLCE and Body Armour
- ↑ http://www.grupoinbra.com.br/InbraTextil/ProdutosdeSeguranca/CapacetesEmFibra.aspx
- ↑ Military Photos: New Australian Combat Helmet
