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[[Image:Gurkhas exercise DM-SD-98-00170.jpg|thumb|100px|British soldiers wearing the Mk 6 helmet with termperate [[Disruptive Pattern Material|DPM]] covers during an exercise.]] |
[[Image:Gurkhas exercise DM-SD-98-00170.jpg|thumb|100px|British soldiers wearing the Mk 6 helmet with termperate [[Disruptive Pattern Material|DPM]] covers during an exercise.]] |
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[[File:British soldier during Operation Desert Shield.jpg|thumb|100px|British soldier wearing the Mk 6 helmet with desert DPM cover during [[Operation Granby]].]] |
[[File:British soldier during Operation Desert Shield.jpg|thumb|100px|British soldier wearing the Mk 6 helmet with desert DPM cover during [[Operation Granby]].]] |
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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 military|British Armed forces]]. The Mk6 replaced the [[Mk III helmet|Mk. 5 Helmet]] in service from [[ |
The '''Mk 6 helmet''' or '''Kevlar Helmet Mark 6''', and its replacement, the '''Mark 6A''' is the standard [[combat helmet]] of the [[British military|British Armed forces]]. The Mk6 replaced the [[Mk III helmet|Mk. 5 Helmet]] in service from [[1986]] and is designed to accept modern ear protection, [[Bowman (communications system)|personal radios]], and [[Gas mask|respirators]]. The helmet is manufactured by NP Aerospace<ref>[http://www.np-aerospace.com website]</ref>, and is reported to have an "almost unlimited service life" by the manufacturer. |
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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 temperate and desert patterns, a pure white cover for arctic environments and a [[United Nations]] blue coloured cover. It is sometimes referred as the "[[Bowler hat|battle bowler]]" a term first used for the [[Brodie helmet]]. |
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 temperate and desert patterns, a pure white cover for arctic environments and a [[United Nations]] blue coloured cover. It is sometimes referred as the "[[Bowler hat|battle bowler]]" a term first used for the [[Brodie helmet]]. |
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Revision as of 00:12, 10 January 2010
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 from 1986 and is designed to accept modern ear protection, personal radios, and respirators. The helmet is manufactured by NP Aerospace[1], 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 temperate and desert patterns, a pure white cover for arctic environments and a United Nations blue coloured cover. It is sometimes referred as the "battle bowler" a term first used for the Brodie helmet.
The Mk 6 is often mistakenly thought to be made out of Kevlar when in fact it is constructed of "ballistic nylon" - nylon fibre.[2]
Mk. 6A
In 2005, the Mk. 6 began being replaced by an evolution of the original design, the Mk. 6A helmet.[3] [4] NP Aerospace also manufactures the MK6A.[5] Although it looks very similar to the MK6, the MK6A has enhanced ballistic protection and is marginally heavier compared to the earlier model.[6]
See also
- Mark 7 Helmet
- Modern equipment and uniform of the British Army
- MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet - current helmet used by the United States Army
References
External links
- Official Army
- NP Aerospace - Manufacturer's webpage.
- ARRSEPedia - Army Rumor Service
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