Ukrainian military test new combat ballistic helmets from Ministry of Defense

Ukrainian soldiers test new ballistic combat helmets from the Ministry of Defense

Photo: Ministry of Defense

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense reported the information.

"The photo shows a full-size helmet and a high-cut helmet. They are identical, only one model has cutouts for the ears. The helmet has side rails for attaching special headphones, flashlights and a front mount for night vision devices, thermal imagers, cameras, etc. These helmets are classified as Level 1 protection helmets, designed to withstand impacts from 9 mm Makarov and 9 mm Luger bullets, with each helmet capable of withstanding 5 shots of each caliber. Additionally, the helmet shell is constructed to resist damage from typical fragments weighing 1.1 grams, possessing a V50 velocity of at least 670 m/s, when fired from a distance of 5 meters," the experts say.

Photo: Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense has established technical requirements for a combat ballistic helmet that must cover the head in anatomical areas. Its weight depends on the size and should not exceed 1.5 kg according to the military standard.

Photo: Ministry of Defense

The helmets were tested for comfort, changing the suspension system, fasteners, pads, their shape, and size. Then they were sent for ballistic and non-ballistic tests. Based on the results, five helmet samples that met the requirements were approved.

Currently, military and research tests of three new helmet models are underway - one Ukrainian and two foreign.

• On August 3, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved a sample of a summer field suit for servicewomen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.