Armor Source AIRE EX Ballistic Rifle Helmet

Armor Source AIRE EX – Extended rifle-resistant, high protection assault helmet

Armor Source’s AIRE EX is a revolutionary rifle-resistant / small arms Rifle Resistance Helmet (including 7.62mm NATO) designed specifically for SWAT team, front line troops and counter-terrorism units around the globe. This lightweight and innovative solution incorporates proprietary high-performance ballistic materials in a proven, battle-tested ACH shape. The AIRE EX is a highly modular ballistic helmet designed and tested to deliver increased levels of protection for today’s elite soldier.

OVERVIEW

Shell Design
US Army ACH Geometry

Shell Construction
Proprietary blend of Polyethylene and Composite Materials

Ballistic Standard
U.S. Army GL-PD-09-04 STD

Rifle Resistance
7.63×39 LC V50 > 2676 f/s; 5.56×45 (M193) V50 > 2986 f/s; 7.62X51

M80 NATO round
V0 > 2100 f/s (640 m/s)

Fragment Protection
17 gr. V50>2950 f/s (900 m/s)

Environmental Standards
U.S. Army GL-PD-09-04 STD

Certification
From NIJ Laboratory

Fits Head Sizes
X-Small / Small / Medium / Large / X-Large / XX-Large

Shell Sizes
Small / Medium / Large / X-Large

Extreme Testing Conditions
Performs under temperature between 160 °F (71°C) and -60°F
(-51°C); Performs after 3 hours sea water immersion

Configuration
100% Boltless (Durability Verified)

Use
High Threat Environments, Army, SWAT

SHELL INFO

Shell Thickness: 10 mm (±2.5mm) / 0.4” (±0.1″)

Weight (Regular Cut): Medium 2.7 lbs. / 1.22 Kg; Large 2.9 lbs. / 1.3 Kg; X-Large 3.1 lbs. / 1.42 Kg

SYSTEM INFO

Finished Helmet Nominal Weight**
Medium 3.1 lbs. / 1.4 Kg; Large 3.2 lbs. / 1.45 Kg; X-Large 3.5 lbs. / 1.6 Kg

Fully Loaded High-Cut Nominal Weight ***
Medium 3.1 lbs. / 1.43 Kg; Large 3.3 lbs. / 1.5 Kg; X-Large 3.5 lbs. / 1.61 Kg

* Regular-cut shell

** A Regular-cut helmet installed with retention and suspension systems

*** Special Command configuration: the complete kit, with ASR side-rails, NVG Shroud and
Operational Loop System

SUSPENSION & RETENTION SYSTEMS

Standard
AIRELINK Standard Retention System
AIRESUPPORT Standard Suspension System Basic Pads

Advanced
AIRELINK Plus Dial Retention System
AIRESUPPORT PRIME Advanced Suspension System with D3O Pad System

AIRELOCK System
An advanced complete suspension and retention system made in partnership with Skylock.

COLOURS

Foliage Green
Olive Green
Sniper Black
Desert Tan
Coyote Brown

CUTS
High Cut
Mid Cut
Regular Cut