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The HGU-55 is a lightweight helmet designed for the high-g combat environment of the Air Force F-15 and F-16. Its shell is trimmed wider and higher at the eyes for improved vision and higher on the sides and back for easier head movement. Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses screen out harmful ultra-violet rays. A size large HGU-55 with custom-fit liner, earphones, communications cord, and oxygen mask receivers weighs only 31-ounces (878 grams). Helmets include a fitted leather edge roll, comfortable leather ear pads, and leather chin and nape strap pads.
| HGU-55 helmet features |
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Visor lens |
Impact resistant polycarbonate.
Protects from harmful UV rays.
Single visor helmet: Dark lens.
Single lens helmet: Dark lens.
Dual lens helmet: Outer dark and inner clear lenses.
Optional: Amber, high contrast, and gradient lenses
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| Shell composite |
Available in Fiberglass or Kevlar® shells
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| Liner system |
Pre-formed Thermoplastic Liner (SCL®)
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Weight
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Large: 31 ounces (880 grams)
Paint and art affect weight.
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| Chin strap |
Adjustable nylon strap with leather chinpad
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| Nape strap |
Adjustable nylon strap with leather napepad
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| Edgeroll |
Custom fit helmets: Fit to face (ideal for glasses)
Standard fit helmets: Standard fit
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| Earpads |
Standard: Leather earpads
(sound attenuation 20 db at 100Hz, 39 db at 4000 Hz)
Optional: Leather earpads with hard plastic cup
(sound attenuation 26 db at 100Hz, 43 db at 4000 Hz)
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| Liner system |
Gentex® Super Comfort Liner (SCL) - Standard
Gentex X-Liner®
Percentile leather covered urethane
Custom fit leather covered urethane
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| Oxygen mask receivers |
Optional: White, chrome plated, or painted to match helmet. Also available in a light receiver.
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| Caution |
HGU-33, HGU-55, HGU-55/E and HGU-68 helmets have been designed for use in fixed-wing aircraft. They offer limited impact protection. Users with other applications should consider helmets with greater impact protection designed specifically for their application. |
| Sizing |
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Size |
Head
Circumference |
Head
Length |
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Medium |
Less then 22 1/2" |
7 3/4" |
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Large |
22 5/8 - 23 7/8" |
8 1/4" |
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X-Large |
Over 23 7/8" |
8 7/8" |
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