Mk. 6 Helmet
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The Mk 6 helmet or Kevlar Helmet Mark 6, and its replacement, the Mark 6a is the standard combat 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 manufactured 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 colored cover. It is sometimes referred as the "battle bowler".
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[edit] MK6A
In 2005, the Mk 6 began being replaced by an evolution of the original design, the MK6A helmet.[1] [2] NP Aerospace also manufactures the MK6A.[3] Although it looks very similar to the MK6, the MK6A has enhanced protection over the earlier model.[4]
[edit] Trivia
- The Mk 6 is often mistakenly thought to be made out of Kevlar when in fact it is constructed of Nylon fiber.[5]
[edit] See also
- Modern equipment and uniform of the British Army
- PASGT 'Fritz' Helmet - A helmet used by the US (now superseded) and some other nations.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Army
- NP Aerospace - Manufacturer's webpage.
- ARRSEPedia - Army Rumor Service
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