Ballistic helmet "Spartan": description, photo, appointment

Russia continues to set new standards inareas of functionality and comfort of military personnel protection. Thus, the new model of ballistic helmet of the first class of protection "Spartan" was specially developed by the company "VoenProm" in accordance with TU 7399-001-65172309-2014.

Helmet assignment

Helmet designed to protect the head of a fighternot only from bullets of all types of pistols, V50% fragments, but also pistol-machine gun bullets with a caliber of less than 0.44 Magnum. In addition, the helmet is designed to prevent injuries from hitting the head with heavy objects or a person falling from a height.

It does not penetrate, for example, a powerful 11-mm cartridge fromrevolver. The weight of such a bullet is 240 grain. This corresponds to 15.55 grams. If you compare it with other bullets, then 9 x 19 weighs 5.8 g, and 7.7 g weighs a bullet 9 x 21.

So, the bullet fired at this helmet from a pistol"Tokarev" could not pierce him, causing only a slight swelling on his reverse side. The pistol "Yarygin" could not penetrate the defense at all. An armor-piercing 9 x 19 cartridge pierced this helmet, however, like any other.

Splinter protection

As for the fragments, in Russia adopted itstandard in the form of a ball of steel, whose diameter is 6.35 mm and weight is 1.05 grams. Tests of the protective qualities of armor are based on the fact that a fragment flying at a speed of 650 m / s and trapped in a helmet must penetrate no more than 50% of the thickness of the armor.

A completely new design has been applied to provide more protection in the helmet model.

Design features of a ballistic helmet

Structurally, the helmet "Spartan Bear force" consists of a pair of independent from each other segments. They significantly reduce the impact load and serve for maximum head protection.

In addition, due to their use is achieved evenand passive cooling. As a result, the comfort is also increased - the helmet fits better to the occipital region of the head, which is important when using it in the supine position. Previous models in such a situation crawled over my eyes, interfering with this review.

Sub device

В подтулейном устройстве применены подушки Team Wendy, which is important because they include such material as Zorbium, capable of providing unique protection for the head. The belt suspension system (also Team Wendy) is securely fastened to the head due to the double mechanism with the help of a clamping flywheel behind and additional fixation on the chin.

Team Wendy Epic Air Pads - pillows locatedin two layers. 1 layer - black pillows that serve to fit individual requirements. They can be rearranged to make the helmet more comfortable to wear. And you can remove it completely, for example, if you wear a hat. These small pillows are attached to the main with velcro. The front part is made of a special material that does not allow sweat to fill in the eyes, absorbing it perfectly with increased activity.

2 layer - gray, main pillows, purposewhich - to quench the energy from the blow. Material - Zorbium. This is a polyurethane foam that allows you to absorb impact energy, without changing its properties when changing environmental parameters. She is not afraid of moisture and is extremely resistant to fire. Pillows made in this way do not hinder their comfortable use in conjunction with active headphones.

If you remove the pillows from the helmet, you can see the black inserts. These are air ducts for airing the helmet. Cushions are attached using standard Velcro circles.

Peripheral Mounting

On the helmet "Spartan", the possibility of installing a night vision device. It is attached to a special shroud.

On the side rails of the helmet whenof necessity are installed helmet-mounted lights and cameras. Built-in adapters for glasses or headphones. When parachuting, you can connect an oxygen mask.

In addition, the design of the helmet provides the ability to install a special visor, side shields and a special type of ballistic protection for the chin.

Velcro fasteners on the sides and back of the helmetVelcro, which are used to attach patches or compartments for batteries. They are necessary for the operation of night devices. Or they can be fixed special counterbalances, which are used for balancing when using the NVD (in the back of the ballistic helmet).

Characteristics of a protective helmet

• Protection class BR-1 (according to GOST).
• The walls of the protective hemispheres are 9 mm thick.
• Helmet weighs about 1640 grams.
• Available in colors: COYOTE, MULTICAM, OLIVE DRAB, ATACS-FG, black.
• From L58 to L60 - the size of the helmet.

The size chart is presented below.

Заводом-изготовителем шлем "Спартанец" Comes in a rather soft case, regardless of model and version. There is enough free space inside the case, therefore, besides the helmet itself, it is possible, for example, to store removable covers in it.

Besides the fact that it is possible to choose the required size of the helmet, the table allows you to choose the color of the cover. They are available in the colors MULTICAM, ATACS-FG, ATACS-AU and black.

The protective helmet looks quite impressive,Matte color cartoons for akvaprint technology does not glare on the sun and has a remission in the infrared spectrum is zero. Consequently, the helmet will not glow in the night vision device.

Side view

In addition to scraud for night vision devices (night vision devices),Elastic bands are located on the sides to enhance their fixation in the bracket. If you need not a night vision device, but a flashlight, then the bracket is great for fixing it - the grooves are almost without backlash.

When examining the helmet from the side, the two halves are clearly visible, fastened with special bolts. This specific form has several advantages.

Advantages of helmet hemisphere design

• New helmet shape made simple taskincrease the back of it. This allowed to completely close the head. At the same time, the helmet is quite tight to it. Achieved and increased safety and wearing comfort.
• Due to the composite design of the hemisphere, the ballistic helmet withstands much greater shock loads than previous versions.
• Due to the gaps between the parts, improved ventilation is provided, and its passive nature is important. Previously, the head in helmets often sweated.

Back view

If you look at the Spartan helmet from behind, thenwell distinguish the gap between the two parts of the spherical halves of the helmet. In the design of this gap, the principle was applied, resulting in protection from injury from a fragment that fell into it. Even if it flies into the gap, it doesn’t get into the head.

Bottom is the ring head force adjustment. By adjusting it, it is easy to ensure that the helmet will firmly hold and will not fall even under active loads.

The chin strap is adjusted with a pair of buckles, holding the helmet firmly. Photo allows you to consider them well.

The latest model "Spartan" has shown itself as a very comfortable and extremely practical protective helmet, which is not hot and that is easily customized to individual requirements.

The weight of a medium-sized helmet, for example, M, is slightly less than one and a half kilograms, and therefore even an unprepared person can wear it during the day without removing it.

Profile view

Let's look at the side of the helmet.The photo gives a clear idea that the ears of a fighter are not protected. On the one hand, this is a decrease in security, and on the other hand, improved ventilation and additional convenience when wearing active headphones. Above, above the rail itself, there is a velcro, to which a chevron is attached.

Helmet application area

Helmet "Spartan" is not only foruse with military environment. It may well be used for the participation of civilians in military sports games, during repair or construction work, where there is a danger of falling from a height or being hit from above.

Its task is to increase human security, and since people often forget about caution, using this model will significantly reduce the risk of injury.