American HGU-56/P aviation helmet saved the life of a Ukrainian pilot after his helicopter was shot down by a Russian missile
By: Myroslav Trinko | 08.07.2022, 14:28
American company Gentex showed the branded helmet HGU-56/P, which saved the life of a Ukrainian pilot. It happened in March, when a Russian missile shot down a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter. Two crew members survived and returned to Ukraine after the exchange of prisoners of war.
For those who doesn't know
The HGU-56/P is a modern American helicopter helmet. It was created by Gentex in 1995. It replaced the SPH-4B model and is made from a mixture of graphite and spectra. Thanks to this, it is very light and strong. HGU-56/P has a double shield system. It moves up and down with the help of a special lever on the side. The shield can be transparent, tinted, high-contrast or laser-resistant.
Source: @UAWeapons
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