The HGU-56/P is the most protective helicopter helmet ever made. It is light weight, exceptionally stable, and is widely used by Air Medical, Law Enforcement, Commercial Aviation, and by every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and in over 50 countries.
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.