Mk. 6 Helmet

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The Mk 6 helmet or Kevlar Helmet Mark 6 is currently the standard helmet of the British Armed forces. The Mk6 replaced the Mk 5 helmet in service in 1987, it is designed to accept modern ear protection, personal radios, and respirators. The helmet was manufactuerd by NP Aerospace between 1987 and 1991, and is reported to have an "almost unlimited service life" by the manufacturer.

The helmet in its default configuration is a dark green. The army use covers to camouflage the helmet and adapt it to different environments. Covers include the British Disruptive Pattern Material in woodland and desert, a pure white cover for arctic environments and a United Nations blue coloured cover.

The Mk 6 (Note this helmet has no cover)
The Mk 6 (Note this helmet has no cover)

[edit] References

http://www.armedforces.co.uk/releases/raq41a4818cee628 (NP aerospace's Catolog)

http://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/pw/plce.htm


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