Gentex HGU-55 Fixed Wing Helmet

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Gentex HGU-55 Fixed Wing Helmet


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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

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

Shell composite

Available in Fiberglass or Kevlar® shells

Liner system

Pre-formed Thermoplastic Liner (SCL®)

Weight

Large: 31 ounces (880 grams)
Paint and art affect weight.

Chin strap

Adjustable nylon strap with leather chinpad

Nape strap

Adjustable nylon strap with leather napepad

Edgeroll

Custom fit helmets: Fit to face (ideal for glasses)

Standard fit helmets: Standard fit

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)

Liner system

Gentex® Super Comfort Liner (SCL) - Standard

Gentex X-Liner®

Percentile leather covered urethane

Custom fit leather covered urethane

Oxygen mask receivers

Optional: White, chrome plated, or painted to match helmet. Also available in a light receiver.

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

Size

Head
Circumference

Head
Length

Medium

Less then 22 1/2"

7 3/4"

Large

22 5/8 - 23 7/8"

8 1/4"

X-Large

Over 23 7/8"

8 7/8"

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