PROTECTING THE ELITE WARRIOR Ideas about safeguarding the soldier used to be predominantly defensive. Today, the ability to offensively respond to threats faster than the enemy is crucial to the concept of protection.
The human brain, eyes and ears are highly evolved to sense and react instantaneously. Yet with the advent of new technologies to enhance these senses and increase awareness, today’s soldier has been burdened by an excessive amount of equipment to carry on the head. Traditional military helmets were never intended for this purpose and therefore provide a “solution” that is uncomfortable, unstable and often compromises the very senses it is trying to protect.
Helmets, gas masks, goggles, visors, mandibles, communication headsets, illuminators and identification devices are all made by different companies that focus on the performance of their own product. Until now, the soldier was left to figure out how to make them all work together. A synergetic system can only result from the careful consideration of all the devices and cooperation between the various headborne equipment manufacturers.
Ops-Core offers multiple helmet solutions, upgrade components and accessories to create a platform with the sole purpose of achieving this goal. By respecting the anatomy of the elite warrior and the complexity of the equipment, we have built a foundation for all the elements to work in harmony and yield a solution far greater than the sum of its parts.
2011 PRODUCTS
SYSTEM LEVEL CAPABILITIES Night Operations • Patented Head-Loc® retention systems and Occ-Dial suspension liners provide greater
• IR Illuminator • Night Vision Goggles
• IFF Strobe
helmet comfort and stability when used in conjunction with night vision goggles
Helmets
• Retention system’s unique strap geometry and Head-Loc tabs lock the chinstrap adjustment at any location without any loose ends
• ARC Rail
• BISS-NVG lanyard/elastic tensioners provide extra stability and enhance performance of NVGs by eliminating rattle and vibration
• Lanyard
Airborne Operations
• 4-Position Accessory Rail Connectors (ARCs) are mounted to the sides of the helmet to
BALLISTIC HIGH CUT
allow for quick yet secure donning or doffing of various headborne accessories
BALLISTIC FULL EAR
SENTRY (LIGHTWEIGHT ACH)
HEAD-LOC® CHINSTRAPS
OCC-DIAL LINER KIT
VAS SHROUD
Up-Armor Side Covers
GUNSIGHT MANDIBLE
MultiCam™ MESH HELMET COVER
CARBON
BASE JUMP
SKULL CRUSHER
• ARCs are designed to emergency release accessories at 8 ft.lbs (11 Newton meters) of torque to prevent neck injuries in the event of snagging
• O2 Single Strap Kit easily attaches to ARCs and is compatible with Carleton Phantom &
• O2 Mask
Accessories
• COMMs
Para-Flite Phaos masks
Headset
Mission Documentation • Accessory Rail Connectors (ARCs) allow for streamlined mounting of devices such as IR illuminators, lights, video cameras, IFF devices, Peltor Headsets and Vuzix HMDs
• The VAS Shroud provides a front mounting option for video cameras and illuminators • Helmets are compatible with various communication devices including headband style headsets and ARC mounted Peltors
• Front Video Camera
• Video Camera • HMD • COMMs Headset
ACH-ARC
RAIL ADAPTERS
PELTOR® COMTAC-ARC HEADSET
MANTA STROBE
Breaching / ATV • Gunsight Mandible and Up-Armor Side Covers offer additional coverage for protection from
• Side
fragments and debris encountered during breaching and off-road vehicle exercises
Armor
• The ARCs and shroud have compatibility with ballistic visors to offer full face protection • Ballistic Visor
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• Ballistic
Mandible
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COMFORT =
FIT
+ STABILITY + MATERIAL DESIGN
FAST HELMET SIZING
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Ops-Core’s hybrid suspension/liner design features an adjustable circumferential fitband with repositionable impact pads. The fitband allows the user to precisely adjust the liner shape and size for a customized fit and optimal comfort. Not only can the length, width, and overall shape be personalized by simply turning the knob dial, the helmet depth can also be set by adjusting the vertical position of the whole system. This provides a perfect and secure fit that is able to support the weight and moment forces of a helmet in demanding military operations. The liner system is also compatible with a variety of communication headsets and hearing protection devices, including headband style COMMs. The headband slides under the fitband to rest in between the helmet’s two top impact pads eliminating pressure points and interference that is a common problem with traditional liner systems. The impact pads are also pre-molded to the shape of the head and are not affected by temperature, altitude or moisture.
HELMET SIZES
SENTRY (LIGHTWEIGHT ACH) SIZING
FAST Helmet Size
S/M
M/L
L/XL
Head Circumference (cm)
53-56
56-59
59-61
Head Circumference (in)
21 - 221⁄8
221⁄8 - 233⁄8
233⁄8 - 24
up to 7
up to 73⁄8
up to 75⁄8
Head Size (US)
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HELMET SIZES
Sentry
Helmet Size
M
L
XL
XXL
Head Circumference (cm)
53-57
57-59
59-61
61-63
Head Circumference (in)
21 - 223⁄8
223⁄8 - 233⁄8
233⁄8 - 24
24 - 247⁄8
up to 7
up to 73⁄8
up to 7¾
up to 77⁄8
Head Size (US)
FAST HELMET : CIRCUMFERENCE
SENTRY (ACH) : CIRCUMFERENCE
Distribution of FAST Helmets by Head Circumference 140
M/L 63.8%
L/XL
120
M
100 80
L
S/M 17.5%
60
L/XL 18.0%
40
XL XXL
20
Number of Subjects
M/L
Number of Subjects
120
S/M
Distribution of Sentry Helmets by Head Circumference 140
0
80
M 32.3%
60
510
OPS-CORE USES PROPER ANTHROPOMETRICS AND GEOMETRY TO COMFORTABLY FIT AND STABILIZE THE HELMET ON THE HEAD
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
500
510
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
SENTRY (ACH) : LENGTH & WIDTH
FAST Ballistic 3-Size Distribution by Head Length & Width
FAST Ballistic 4-Size Distribution by Head Length & Width
180
180
170
Size M
160
Size L Size XL
150
Size XXL
140
Sentry Sizes
170
Width (mm)
FAST Sizes
Width (mm)
Size L/XL
520
Head Circumference (mm)
FAST HELMET : LENGTH & WIDTH
Size M/L
XXL 2.8%
20
Head Circumference (mm)
Size S/M
XL 20.0%
40
0 500
160 150 140 130
130 170
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L 44.4%
100
180
190
200
Length (mm)
210
220
170
180
190
200
Length (mm)
210
220
COMFORT = FIT +
STABILITY
The patented Head-Loc Retention system design has a unique strap geometry that creates straight force lines to evenly distribute helmet loads to the head. This eliminates pre-existing slack in the system that causes instability and slipping problems inherent to all other conventional chinstraps. Head-Loc tabs do away with loose strap ends and provide quick and easy one-handed adjustment. This also keeps the design low profile, lightweight, and snag free.
COMFORT = FIT + STABILITY +
STABILITY MATTERS : CHINSTRAP COMPARISON
Helmets are worn for extensive periods of time under extreme environmental conditions. Therefore, materials selected for helmet components must be able to withstand significant amounts of wear and tear while also providing the user consistent protection, comfort and support. These requirements can be contradictory and difficult to achieve and often require innovative solutions and unique combinations of materials and parts.
STABLE
ABLE UNST
During use, these innovative features offer a retention solution that is secure, comfortable and adaptable to a variety of mission scenarios and environmental conditions. When wearing night vision goggles or conducting rigorous physical activates, the helmet can be stabilized without use of counterweights or other cumbersome devices. This facilitates a high performance head-borne platform that stays put and does not flop around in ways that could be detrimental to the task at hand.
A good example of this is the helmet liner impact pad. Theoretically, the most comfortable pad would be very soft so as to conform to different shape heads and cover as much surface area as possible to reduce pressure points. But if this is accomplished, it will create unwanted heat due to insulating effects, added weight due to increased surface area, and moisture absorption in the open cell foam. The soft foam would also not be good at mitigating impact energy caused by low speed impacts or shell backface deformation from projectiles. Instead, Ops-Core uses different materials carefully designed and chosen to work in combination with one another to provide the desired performance benefits. The resulting components represent just a few of the many ways we are trying to improve the comfort, ventilation, protection, and stability of our 2011 products.
OPS-CORE® CHINSTRAP
STANDARD CHINSTRAP
• New buckle is easy to snap and release while wearing gloves
ACH/LWH OPS-CORE CHINSTRAP
FAST HELMET WITH OCC-DIAL
Impact Pads
• Durable impact layer is impervious to environmental conditions
Worm Dial • Low profile, yet easily accessible dial mechanism fits inside the Sentry helmet shell for convenient fitband adjustment
Chinstrap Chin Cup
ACH/LWH STANDARD ISSUE CHINSTRAP
• Closed cell memory comfort foam
New Buckle
HEAD-LOC® CHINSTRAPS ARE 3X MORE RESISTANT TO ROTATIONAL FORCES THAN STANDARD ISSUE CHINSTRAPS
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MATERIAL DESIGN
+ MATERIAL DESIGN
• Chin cup is lined with genuine leather for comfort and durability
• Forehead pad is cushioned with foam and lined with synthetic leather for prolonged skin contact
• Leather overlaps the webbing to eliminate hard edges
• Fitband side comfort pad leaves no exposed edges
Fitband
FAST HELMETS
COLORS / CAMOUFLAGE FAST Helmets are available in the FOLLOWING colors:
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
Desert MARPAT
MultiCam™
Red
(Base Jump Only)
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FAST BALLISTIC
COVERAGE AREA : FAST BALLISTIC HIGH CUT VS. MICH 2002
HIGH CUT
Head Coverage
Head Coverage
• FAST High Cut models are available in both DSM Dyneema® HB-26 and HB-80 ballistic core material options, which yield a shell weight reduction of more than 20% (HB-26) and 35% (HB-80) over traditional ACH aramid shells while providing the same level of ballistic performance
• High Cut shell provides the same amount of head coverage / size as the MICH 2002 “Gun-Fighter” model
• FAST Helmet fully loaded – including VAS Shroud, ARCs, bungee lanyards,
exterior loop and liner with integrated chinstrap (as shown here) – weighs less than the same size MICH 2002 without any add-ons
• Lightweight, multi-impact, ventilated liner with repositionable EPP impact pads and LDV closed-cell comfort foam is not affected by temperature, altitude, or moisture
• Occ-Dial adjustable fitband with replaceable front, nape, and side pads quickly
FAST BALLISTIC HIGH CUT (M/L)
detaches to allow convenient donning and doffing of COMMs headsets with headbands
PROJECTED COVERAGE ON HEAD-FORM
MICH 2002 (Large)
(59.7CM CIRCUMFERENCE)
• Integrated Head-Loc retention system gives the helmet 4x more stability than standard issue ACH helmet suspension and retention products
• Comes standard with MARSOC / WARCOM night vision 3-hole mount pattern
Understanding Coverage
All FAST Helmets feature
RETENTION SYSTEMS
FAST Helmets are available in the following colors:
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
MultiCam™
Desert MARPAT
Traditional methods for determining the amount of protective coverage a helmet provides are based on calculating the exterior surface area of the helmet shell. However, it can be misleading when comparing different helmet shapes because in this scenario, larger helmet surface area does not necessarily mean larger head coverage area. For this reason, Ops-Core uses standardized computer modeling techniques to “project” a line-of-sight “shadow” from a helmet onto the largest head-form for a given helmet size. The surface area of this shadow is then measured to yield the true amount of the head that would actually be protected by this helmet “as worn” in real life.
FAST High Cut
S/M
cm² of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head
M/L
cm² of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head
L/XL
cm² of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head
Head Coverage
98.6 in²
(636 cm²)
103.7 in²
(669 cm²)
109.6 in²
(707 cm²)
Shell Surface Area
153.2 in²
(988 cm²)
164.8 in²
(1063 cm²)
179.3 in²
(1157 cm²)
Shell Weight
1.83 lbs
(829 g)
1.97 lbs
(893 g)
2.14 lbs
(967 g)
MICH 2002
Medium
cm² of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head
Large
cm² of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head
X-Large
cm² of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head
Head Coverage
96.6 in²
(623 cm²)
103.7 in²
(669 cm²)
110 in²
(710 cm²)
Shell Surface Area
157.6 in²
(1018 cm²)
167.4 in²
(1080 cm²)
177.3 in²
(1144 cm²)
Shell Weight
2.45 lbs
(1112 g)
2.60 lbs
(1179 g)
2.86 in²
(1296 g)
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FAST BALLISTIC
COVERAGE AREA : FAST BALLISTIC FULL EAR VS. ACH
FULL EAR
Head Coverage
Head Coverage
• Available in DSM Dyneema HB-26 and HB-80 ballistic core materials • Based on our standard FAST ballistic helmet, the Full Ear version offers increased surface area to provide more head coverage than the ACH
• Intended for use with inner-ear hearing protection and
communications equipment, the lack of the “ear bulge” also yields a lower profile and improves natural hearing localization and attenuation * This helmet is not compatible with earcup style hearing protection and communication products
FAST BALLISTIC FULL EAR (M/L)
Understanding Coverage
FAST Helmets are available in the following colors:
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
MultiCam™
Desert MARPAT
Traditional methods for determining the amount of protective coverage a helmet provides are based on calculating the exterior surface area of the helmet shell. However, it can be misleading when comparing different helmet shapes because in this scenario, larger helmet surface area does not necessarily mean larger head coverage area. For this reason, Ops-Core uses standardized computer modeling techniques to “project” a line-of-sight “shadow” from a helmet onto the largest head-form for a given helmet size. The surface area of this shadow is then measured to yield the true amount of the head that would actually be protected by this helmet “as worn” in real life.
ACH (Large)
PROJECTED COVERAGE ON HEAD-FORM (59.7CM CIRCUMFERENCE)
FAST Full Ear
S/M
cm² of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head
M/L
cm² of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head
L/XL
cm² of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head
Head Coverage
109.8 in²
(708 cm²)
115 in²
(742 cm²)
121.8 in²
(786 cm²)
Shell Surface Area
166.4 in²
(1073 cm²)
178.2 in²
(1150 cm²)
193.6 in²
(1249 cm²)
Shell Weight
1.89 lbs
(855 g)
2.03 lbs
(920 g)
2.20 lbs
(999 g)
ACH/MICH
Medium
cm² of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head
Large
cm² of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head
X-Large
cm² of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head
Head Coverage
104.5 in²
(674 cm²)
111.7 in²
(721 cm²)
119.4 in²
(770 cm²)
Shell Surface Area
168.1 in²
(1084 cm²)
178.8 in²
(1154 cm²)
192.7 in²
(1243 cm²)
Shell Weight
2.69 lbs
(1220 g)
2.77 lbs
(1258 g)
3.10 lbs
(1404 g)
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SENTRY (
)
LIGHTWEIGHT ACH
COVERAGE AREA : SENTRY (LIGHTWEIGHT ACH) VS. ACH Head Coverage
Head Coverage
• This new helmet shell provides the same level of protective coverage and meets all of
the US Army’s ACH CO/PD-05-04 2007 requirements with a shape that offers significant additional performance benefits
• The Sentry’s ballistic shell is based on FAST helmet pedigree with hybrid materials
weighing a 1/2 lb. less than the ACH, but with processing improvements to provide even better ballistic backface deformation performance of less than 5/8” (16 mm)
• This refined shell shape also provides better hearing localization and attenuation than
the ACH with a modified ear area shape and is compatible with ARC rail mounted Peltor style hearing protection and COMMs devices
• The Sentry utilizes an improved liner and suspension system that provides the same
comfort and stability as our FAST helmets but with increased protection by mitigating blunt trauma impacts of 14 f/s instead of the traditional ACH requirement of 10 f/s
• New “Worm-Dial” occipital fitband adjustment system takes up less interior helmet
SENTRY (Large)
space and weighs less than the rotary dial version used on our FAST helmet models
Understanding Coverage
FAST Helmets are available in the following colors:
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
MultiCam™
Desert MARPAT
Traditional methods for determining the amount of protective coverage a helmet provides are based on calculating the exterior surface area of the helmet shell. However, it can be misleading when comparing different helmet shapes because in this scenario, larger helmet surface area does not necessarily mean larger head coverage area. For this reason, Ops-Core uses standardized computer modeling techniques to “project” a line-of-sight “shadow” from a helmet onto the largest head-form for a given helmet size. The surface area of this shadow is then measured to yield the true amount of the head that would actually be protected by this helmet “as worn” in real life.
ACH (Large)
PROJECTED COVERAGE ON HEAD-FORM (59.7CM CIRCUMFERENCE)
SENTRY (ACH)
Medium
cm² of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head
Large
cm² of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head
X-Large
cm² of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head
Head Coverage
104.7 in²
(675 cm²)
112 in²
(723 cm²)
120.2 in²
(775 cm²)
Shell Surface Area
171.7 in²
(1108 cm²)
179.7 in²
(1159 cm²)
191.2 in²
(1233 cm²)
Shell Weight
2.00 lbs
(906 g)
2.12 lbs
(963 g)
2.25 lbs
(1022 g)
ACH/MICH
Medium
cm² of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head
Large
cm² of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head
X-Large
cm² of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head
Head Coverage
104.5 in²
(674 cm²)
111.7 in²
(721 cm²)
119.4 in²
(770 cm²)
Shell Surface Area
168.1 in²
(1084 cm²)
178.8 in²
(1154 cm²)
192.7 in²
(1243 cm²)
Shell Weight
2.69 lbs
(1220 g)
2.77 lbs
(1258 g)
3.10 lbs
(1404 g)
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FAST CARBON
FAST BASE JUMP
Features
Features
• Lightweight carbon fiber shell
• Base Jump helmet is the same design as the Ballistic and Carbon FAST helmets but with a polycarbonate shell and molded front NVG mount
• Ideal for recce operations, fast roping, climbing and training • Designed with the structural integrity to comfortably support
• Great for training, search and rescue, climbing, and
binocular style NVGs without the use of counterweights
other outdoor activities. It offers all the benefits and features of FAST helmets at a lower cost, comparable to other recreational sport helmets
• Identical to Ballistic High Cut version except for shell
• FAST Base Jump helmet is available in two versions: Sports and Military
All FAST Helmets feature
RETENTION SYSTEMS
Sports Version features:
Military Version features:
• Under-the-chin sports style chinstrap with a cover sock for
• Over-the-chin military style chinstrap
added comfort
• Alternate EPS impact liner material to pass more stringent blunt impact testing standards
Available in the following colors:
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
MultiCam™
Desert MARPAT
Available in the following colors:
• Bungees for NVG stability • Exterior painted with solid CARC colors for greater durability and reduced reflectivity
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
MultiCam™
Desert MARPAT
Red
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WEIGHT SUMMARY S/M
M/L
L/XL
HB-26 Ballistic (shell only)
1.83 lbs (829g)
1.97 lbs (893g)
2.14 lbs (967g)
HB-80 Ballistic (shell only)
1.56 lbs (708g)
1.76 lbs (798g)
1.99 lbs (903g)
HB-26 (complete)
2.69 lbs (1220g)
2.85 lbs (1291g)
3.02 lbs (1371g)
HB-80 (complete)
2.42 lbs (1097g)
2.64 lbs (1196g)
2.87 lbs (1301g)
FAST High Cut
53-56 cm
56-59 cm
SYSTEM LEVEL HEAD COVERAGE M
L
XL
Aramid Ballistic (shell only)
2.69 lbs (1220g)
2.77 lbs (1258g)
3.10 lbs (1404g)
3.75 lbs (1707g)
Aramid Ballistic (complete)
3.05 lbs (1382g)
3.13 lbs (1420g)
3.49 lbs (1582g)
4.11 lbs (1863g)
M
L
XL
Aramid Ballistic (shell only)
2.45lbs (1112g)
2.58 lbs (1170g)
2.86 lbs (1296g)
Aramid Ballistic (complete)
2.80 lbs (1274g)
2.96 lbs (1341g)
3.21 lbs (1458g)
M
L
XL
US ARMY ACH
59-61 cm
MICH 2002 FAST Full Ear
S/M
53-56 cm
M/L
56-59 cm
59-61 cm
1.89 lbs (855g)
2.03 lbs (920g)
2.20 lbs (999g)
Hybrid UHMWPE (complete)
2.75 lbs (1246g)
2.91 lbs (1318g)
3.09 lbs (1340g)
FAST Sentry
53-57 cm
L
57-59 cm
57-59 cm
54-57 cm
59-61 cm
XXL
61-66 cm
Mandible Protection
XL
59-61 cm
XXL
61-63 cm
Hybrid UHMWPE (shell only)
2.00 lbs (906g)
2.12 lbs (963g)
2.25 lbs (1022g)
2.38 lbs (1082g)
Hybrid UHMWPE (complete)
2.86 lbs (1297g)
3.00 lbs (1360g)
3.14 lbs (1423g)
3.27 lbs (1485g)
• 63 in2 (408 cm2)
S/M
53-56 cm
M/L
56-59 cm
MICH 2001
57-59 cm
54-57 cm
L/XL
59-61 cm
Shell Only
0.59 lbs (267g)
0.65 lbs (294g)
0.73 lbs (329g)
Complete
1.39 lbs (630g)
1.46 lbs (661g)
1.54 lbs (699g)
Aramid Ballistic (shell only)
2.16 lbs (982g)
2.33 lbs (1057g)
2.65 lbs (1200g)
Aramid Ballistic (complete)
2.52 lbs (1144g)
2.69 lbs (1219g)
3.00 lbs (1362g)
(488 cm2) mandible exterior
Helmet Shell Weight Chart
FAST Base Jump
53-56 cm
56-59 cm
L/XL
Protected Head Surface Area
2.00
(893 g)
2.03 lbs (920 g)
2.12 lbs (963 g)
2.33 lbs (1057 g)
2.58 lbs (1170 g)
2.77 lbs (1258 g)
59-61 cm
Shell Only
0.59 lbs (259g)
0.65 lbs (293g)
0.72 lbs (325g)
Military Version (complete)
1.31 lbs (596g)
1.39 lbs (630g)
1.46 lbs (662g)
Sport Version (complete)
1.27 lbs (577g)
1.35 lbs (611g)
1.42 lbs (643g)
63 in
120
Values calculated by projecting area covered by armor onto 59.7 cm circumference headform
80
(156 cm2) side armor exterior
(1077 cm2)
2
2.25
1.97 lbs
(1159 cm2) helmet exterior
160
2.50
1.75
M/L
• 20 in2 (128 cm2)
59-61 cm
2.75
S/M
• 104 in2 (669 cm2)
59-61 cm
167 in2
FAST Carbon
Side Armor Protection
L/XL
Hybrid UHMWPE (shell only)
M
57-59 cm
54-57 cm
(408 cm2)
124 in2
(777cm2)
The Ops-Core Fast Helmet system provides on-the-fly capability to increase the amount of protected head coverage over any other helmet available today
20 in2 104 in2 (669 cm2)
104 in2
115 in2
112 in2
104 in2
FAST High Cut
FAST Full Ear
Sentry ACH
(M/L size)
(L size)
178 in2 (1150 cm2)
180 in2 (1159 cm2)
(669 cm2)
(742 cm2)
(723 cm2)
97 in2
112 in2
104 in2 (670 cm2)
(626 cm2)
FAST High Cut
ACH
MICH 2002
MICH 2001
(M/L size)
(Large size)
(Large size)
(Large size)
165 in2 (1063 cm2)
179 in2 (1154 cm2)
167 in2 (1080 cm2)
154 in2 (994 cm2)
(669 cm2)
(721 cm2)
40
(largest head / helmet size)
FAST High Cut
FAST Full Ear
Sentry ACH
MICH 2001
MICH 2002
ACH
(M/L size)
(M/L size)
(L size)
(Large size)
(Large size)
(Large size)
Helmet Version
FAST High Cut
with Mandible
with Side Armor
Exterior Surface Area (shown)
241 in2 (1553 cm2)
189 in2 (1221 cm2)
BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE
BLUNT IMPACT PROTECTION
US Army ACH Ballistic Performance & NIJ-IIIA Projectile
V50 BL(P) at 0° Obliquity
V50 BL(P) at 45° Obliquity
BFD
2 - grain (RCC)
4075 fps (1242 m/s)
4740 fps (1445 m/s)
--
4 - grain (RCC)
3450 fps (1051.5 m/s)
3675 fps (1120m/s)
16 - grain (RCC)
2425 fps (739 m/s)
2550 fps (777 m/s)
--
64 - grain (RCC)
1700 fps (518 m/s)
1950 fps (594 m/s)
--
17 - grain (FSP)
2150 fps (670 m/s)
--
--
9mm FMJ (V0 at 0° Obliquity)
1450 fps (442 m/s)
--
<1.0” (25.4 mm)
50 fps (15 m/s)
75 fps (23 m/s)
--
Battle Axe
STAGNAG 2920 Performance - FSP 1.1 FSP
MULTIHIT - KKW - 9x19 Ball (DM41)
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9x19 Ball
V50 BL(P) at 0° Obliquity
BFD
2542 fps (775 m/s)
--
V50 BL(P) at 0° Obliquity Average Impact Velocity = 1348 fps (411 m/s)
BFD --
Testing Standard
ASTM F2040
EN 12492:2002
ACH Specification CO/PD-05-04:2007
2011 Lightweight ACH Blunt Impact Protection (Threshold)
Hemi Anvil x2 Impacts: 10 f/s (3 m/s)
Hemi Anvil x2 Impacts: 14 f/s (4.3 m/s)
Hit on Hemi Anvil: 16 f/s (4.8 m/s) Hit on Edge Anvil: 15 f/s (4.5 m/s) Hit on Flat Anvil: 20 f/s (6.2 m/s)
Environmental Conditions
Blunt Impact: 14°F / 77°F / 130°F (-10°C / 25°C / 54°C)
Blunt Impact: 14°F / 77°F / 130°F (-10°C / 25°C / 54°C)
-13°F / 68°F / 100°F (-25°C / 20°C / 38°C)
-4°F / 68°F / 95°F (-20°C / 20°C / 35°C)
Chinstrap Retention
Withstands 25 f/s (7.6 m/s) drop and 150 lb (68 kg) static load
Withstands 25 f/s (7.6 m/s) drop and 150 lb (68 kg) static load
4kg @ 11.2 f/s (3.4 m/s)
113 lbs (500N)
Test Requirement
Less than 150Gs force transmitted to head / brain
Less than 150Gs force transmitted to head / brain
Less than 300Gs force transmitted to head / brain
Less than 10Kn (approx 200 Gs) force transmitted to head / brain
Base Jump Military
2012
2012
2012
Carbon
2012
Ballistic High Cut
2012
2012
Ballistic Full Ear
2012
2012
Threat Description
Recreational Snow Sports
Mountaineering Helmet
Top Impact Velocity: Side Impact Velocity: Front Impact Velocity: Rear Impact Velocity:
Base Jump Sport
Sentry
2012
20 f/s (6 m/s) 10 f/s (3 m/s) 10 f/s (3 m/s) 10 f/s (3 m/s)
EXTERIOR MOUNTING SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING Compression Resistance FAST BALLISTIC HELMET SHELL IS JUST AS STRONG AND durable as a traditional ach aramid shell, while being two thirds of its weight. 300 300lbs lbs TOP TO BOTTOM : COMPRESSION RESISTANCE
SIDE TO SIDE : COMPRESSION RESISTANCE
ILLUMINATORS
400lbs
IFF DEVICES
VIDEO CAMERAS
ACCESSORY ADAPTERS
NIGHT VISION GOGGLES
GOGGLES
COMMs HEADSETS
MANDIBLES
O2 MASKS
SIDE ARMOR
Environmental Testing
FAST Ballistic: -60°F (-51°C) FAST Base Jump: -13°F (-25°C)
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FAST Ballistic: 160°F (71°C) FAST Base Jump: 100°F (38°C)
Seawater Immersion: Submerged 3ft (1m) for 3 hours
Corrosion Resistance: DEET, Gasoline, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Aviation JP-8 Fuel, Rifle Cleaning Compound, Lubrication Oil, Face Paint
Flame Resistance: Helmet shell is self-extinguishing according to FED-STD-191 Method 5905.1
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SIDE ARMOR
GUNSIGHT MANDIBLE
Features
Features
• Up-Armor Side Covers are available in Ballistic and Non-Ballistic versions
• The mandible uses a combination of soft armor and support frame technology to
FOR FAST HELMETS
FOR FAST HELMETS
provide lower face protection from frag, flying debris, bumpy vehicle rides, as well as for ATV training exercises and rough terrain landings during airborne operations
• Attachment to FAST Helmet ARCs is tool-less and takes less than a minute • Both versions feature identical durable carbon fiber exterior
• It quickly and easily attaches and detaches from the helmet side rails
• Ballistic version comes with a ballistic puck and gives the user the ability to quickly switch
• The mandible is flexible and is designed to fold in half to conveniently fit
from offensive to defensive postures
into a rucksack
• Non-Ballistic version provides environmental ear protection option for FAST Carbon and
• The flexibility allows a close cheek weld and causes minimum interference
Base Jump helmets
with sighting shoulder weapons
• Low profile design does not interfere with sighting shoulder weapons (even with iron sights)
Available in the following colors:
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Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
Available in the following colors:
Urban Tan
MultiCam™
Desert MARPAT
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O2 MASK STRAPS
HEADSETS
• Fits Para-Flite PHAOS and Carleton Phantom O2 Masks
• Third generation COMTAC Headset from Peltor
• Streamlined snag-free design that quickly attaches and releases from the helmet rails
• Features external microphones for “talk-thru” capability so the users can maintain situational awareness while still protecting their hearing
• Has a Snap Dragon bayonet buckle with a quick release feature
• Compatible with all FAST Helmets, except FAST Ballistic Full Ear
• Head-Loc tabs allow on the fly adjustment for tightening and loosening the fit of the mask
• Attaches to the side rails instead of using the traditional headband • Exterior mounting eliminates pressure points on the head from extended wear • The mounting arms snap in and out, and can be individually rotated to the back of the helmet
ACH O2 Single Strap Kit
Available in the following colors: Urban Tan
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Foliage Green
Black
FAST O2 Single Strap Kit
• Available in multiple colors, and radio and COMM configurations
PELTOR COMTAC ARC HEADSET 29
ACH UPGRADES VAS SHROUD
HEAD-LOC
RETENTION SYSTEM
ACH-ARC
ACCESSORY RAIL CONNECTORS
OCC-DIAL LINER KIT
HEAD-LOC RETENTION SYSTEMS ®
H-Nape Chinstrap
X-Nape Chinstrap
The H-Nape is intended for operators conducting rigorous activities while wearing NVGs like the PVS-15 or ANViS-9 with heavier accessories mounted to the helmet. This added weight and subsequent CG problems can make the helmet (and NVGs) unstable and cause it to rotate or slip front to back during use. When NVGs are not stable they are difficult to see through and when they are difficult to see through, they are not effective. We have received reports of helmets being so unstable that they slipped and hit users in the face, hard enough to cause disorientation which can be detrimental when trying to operate a vehicle or control a canopy.
The X-Nape is intended for users conducting rigorous activities while wearing lighter NVGs like the PVS-14 or having smaller accessory equipment mounted to the helmet. Without the added weight of heavier devices, the X-Nape provides the same security and comfort as the H-Nape and does not require a fifth adjustment point on the back. Unlike competitor designs that require removal of the mounting screws to set the height of the nape pad, the X-Nape version self-adjusts to the back of the skull resulting in an ultra-clean, low-profile system.
Features
STABILITY MATTERS
(H-Nape and X-Nape)
EASE OF USE • Patented Head-Loc tabs provide instant one-handed chinstrap adjustment while wearing the helmet SIMPLIFIED STRAP GEOMETRY • Straight force lines and unique design eliminate loose ends COMFORT • Padded leather chin cup and nape pad provide support during long missions • Custom webbing weave provides greater durability and ventilation • Available in left or right eye configurations to keep buckle on opposite side of weapon sighting
Standard Version
- Airborne Certified for USSOCOM -
Nape-Repositionable Version
Ballistic Hardware
Gas Mask Extender (Sold Separately)
Chinstraps & Extenders are available in:
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Featuring:
Black
Fleece Chincup / Extender Cover (Sold Separately)
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OCC-DIAL LINER KIT
VAS SHROUD
Features
Features
• Lightweight, multi-impact, ventilated liner system with repositionable EPP impact pads and LDV
• Snag-free for HALO, HAHO and static line operations
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closed-cell comfort foam that is not affected by temperature, altitude, or moisture
• All aluminum construction with powder coated finish and stainless steel ballistic hardware
• Pads are pre-molded to the shape of a head - no more “flat” blocks
• Fits all ACH, MICH, PASGT, and LWH helmets with the MARSOC / WARCOM 3-hole mount pattern
• Occ-Dial adjustable fitband with replaceable leather front, nape, and side pads quickly detaches
• Includes a foam gasket that prevents vibration and wobble
to allow convenient donning and doffing of COMMs headsets with internal top headbands
• Ideal for replacing the original helmet “hook and strap” mounting system
• Integrated Head-Loc chinstrap retention system gives helmet 4x more stability than standard
• It is the lightest, lowest profile, least obtrusive, and least expensive “permanent” NVG mounting
issue ACH helmet suspension / retention
• Easily installs using existing Velcro hook interior disks and chinstrap mounting holes
solution currently available
• Fits ACH / MICH 2000 helmets and ACH / MICH 2002 Gunfighter Cut helmets
Mount arms sold separately
* Does not fit MICH 2001, RBR, Protech, or any other style helmet that does not use the ACH chinstrap mounting hole pattern
VAS Shroud Compatibility Helmet Compatability Fits the standard MARSOC / WARCOM 3-hole NVD mount pattern NVG & Mount Arm Compatability The Ops-Core VAS Shroud is compatible with the following combinations of night vision goggle and mount arm styles
NVG Style
US Army Standard Mount Arm #A3256368
Wilcox® G09 Mount Arm with Break-Away Base #28300G01
Wilcox® L4 G24 Mount Arm #28300G24
Wilcox® L4 G20 Mount Arm #28300G20
Norotos® INVG Mount Arm #1820010
Norotos® AKA2 Mount Arm #1840010
PVS-7B/7D PVS-14 PVS-15 PVS-18 PVS-21 PVS-7A/7C
Occ-Dial Liner Kits feature Occ-Dial Kits are available in: Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
RETENTION SYSTEMS
VAS Shrouds are available in the following colors:
Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
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2010 ACH-ARC
RAIL ADAPTERS
ACCESSORY RAIL CONNECTORS
FOR ACH/FAST ARC
Features PICATINNY ADAPTER
• Increasingly popular helmet mounting solution that allows the operator to customize the helmet to his/her specific use with various accessories
X300 ADAPTER
• Improved lower profile version of the 2007 design with additional mounting features
• Upper and lower dovetails support lights, cameras, goggles, etc. • Compatible with O2 Single Strap Kit • New design allows instant donning and doffing of mandible and face protection solutions for the ACH
• Snag-free for HALO, HAHO and static line operations
Streamlight TLR-1
Insight M3
Surefire X300
• Uses existing chinstrap mounting holes • Available with or without NVG stabilizing bungees
SINGLE CLAMP
• Kit includes two ARC Rails and the following adapters and mounting hardware:
SWIVEL CLIPS • These clips attach to upper and lower rail dovetails to provide instant and secure attachment of straps while still providing rotational freedom of motion
• Ideal for attachment of O2 masks, goggles, and other accessories
Surefire E1L
Rails are available in the following colors:
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Urban Tan
Foliage Green
Black
Shown with Revision® Mandible
VIO POV1 video camera
19mm Swivel Clip
36mm Goggle Swivel Clip
ACCESSORIES NVG MOUNTS
IFF ILLUMINATION
www.wilcoxind.com
www.vliteusa.com
www.vio-pov.com
www.contour.com
www.goprocamera.com
www.princetontec.com
• Refer to VAS Shroud chart for NVG compatibility
• Infrared and visible light switching
• Fully integrated point-of-view (POV)
• Smallest and lightest hands free video camera in the
• Professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions
• Simple, reliable light source with multiple mounting options which provide light
• Captures beautiful 1080p video
• Waterproof quick-release housing (180’ / 60 m)
• LED Color options: Red, Green, Blue, White or IR
L4-G20
• 198 grams with hardware
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L4-G24 • 210 grams
with hardware
• Weighs 58 grams
MANTA STROBE
TACTICAL VIDEO
video system that’s waterproof, dust proof, and shock-resistant
• 720x480 resolution at 30fps
POV 1.5
SPORT VIDEO CAMERAS
world (122 grams)
HEADLAMPS
record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 f/s in 720p)
where you need it, when you need it
• 135° wide-angle lens
CONTOUR HD™
HD HERO™
MPLS™
REMIX™
OPS-CORE, INC. 319 A Street Rear Ground Floor Boston, MA 02210 Tel: 617.670.3547 Fax: 617.670.3581 www.ops-core.com
MADE IN USA