The HGU-56/P dual-visor helicopter helmet includes dark outer and clear inner lenses.  Its standard color is white and it is available in optional paint colors and art.

The HGU-56/P is the most protective helicopter helmet ever made.
    •  Best impact protection
    •  Best lateral impact attenuation at earcups
    •  Best protection against bird strikes
    •  Excellent sound attenuation

The HGU-56/P is compact and light
    •  Lighter than Alpha Eagle and SPH-5
    •  Smaller than the Alpha Eagle

The HGU-56/P includes new features
    •  New energy-absorbing liner
    •  New articulating nape & chinstrap system
    •  New comfort liner
    •  Lighter weight
    •  Improved comfort and stability
    • Increased field of vision

More HGU-56/P are flying than any other helicopter helmet
    •  Used by Army, Navy, USAF, USMC, Coast Guard, Government
    •  Used by Air Medical, Law Enforcement, Commercial
    •  Used by over 50 countries

Fully tested to Current Specifications
    •  Qualification and periodic lot testing in AS9001C certified laboratory
    •  Tested to current military specification FNS-PD 96-18
    •  Impact tested at the hatband line
    •  Impact tested at the earcup
    •  Shell penetration tested
    •  Helmet retention tested
    •  Lenses optics and ballistics tested
    •  Earcup sound attenuation tested

Quality Assurance System
    •  Manufactured in Gentex’s ISO-9001 certified factory
    •  On-premises Defense Logistics Agency oversight

Helps you do your job
    •  Light Weight
    •  Excellent peripheral vision
    •  Low center of gravity
    •  Exceptionally stable for NVG
    •  Easily-adjustable, secure fitting
    •  Six sizes fit 98% of aircrews

Options
    •  Active Noise Reduction (ANR)
    •  Communications Ear Plug (CEP)
    •  Hear-Thru Communications System
    •  Maxillofacial Shield
    •  Accessory Rail Attachment System
    •  Laser Anti-Dazzle Lenses
    •  Paint and Artwork

The HGU-56/P was developed by Gentex and the Army after a decade-long study of helicopter accidents and crew injuries.  It is the most protective helicopter helmet ever made, is used by more helicopter crews than any other helmet, It recently underwent a helmet upgrade program that made the HGU-56/P even better.  It is the most protective, best fitting, and most stable NVG platform ever made.

Gentex’s HGU-56/P is approved by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Office of Aviation Services, and the United States Forest Service for use in helicopters.