ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT SPECIAL FORCES HELMET DELIVERING PREMIUM FIT, COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE.

The Armor Source Sniper Helmet defines the evolution of modern day ballistic head protection. Delivering an ultra-lightweight PE based solution in a more friendly and ergonomic geometry. The Sniper features sleek lines and subtle contour changes, superior ballistic fabrics, years of R&D and a fit focused on comfort. The Sniper proudly reduces the Areal Density of the traditional ACH helmet by more than 30% and that of LW-ACH helmets by more than 25%, all while exceeding the ballistic protection of the Lightweight ACH category as a whole.

Features

Shape / Design	LJD Sniper, an Armor Source unique geometry
Shell Construction	Proprietary blend of Polyethylene and Composite Materials
Ballistic Standard	Meets the U.S. Army AR/PD 14-01 and NIJ level IIIA
9mm BFD / Trauma	9-mm RTP/BFD < 1″ average
Fragment Protection	In accordance with AR/PD 14-01; 17 grain V50 > 2400 f/s (732 m/s)
Environmental Standards	Meets the U.S. Army AR/PD 14-01
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	Specialist Units / Military Troops

Shell Information:

Shell Thickness	0.3” (±0.1″) / 8 mm (±2.5mm)
Weight (Regular Cut)	High-cut: Size S/M 1.6 lbs. / 0.74 Kg., L/X 1.8 lbs. / 0.81 Kg; Mid-cut: S/M 1.8 lbs. / 0.84 Kg, L/X 1.9 lbs. / 0.88 Kg
Nominal Surface Area*	High-cut design: S/M – 167 in2 (1,077 cm2); L/XL 176 in2 (1,136 cm2)
Nominal Areal Density	6.9 Kg/sqm

System Information:

Finished Helmet Nominal Weight **	High-cut: S/M 2.0 lbs. / 0.92 Kg, L/XL 2.2 Lbs. / 0.99 Kg; Mid-cut: S/M 2.2 lbs. / 1.02 Kg, L/XL 2.3 lbs. / 1.06 Kg
Fully Loaded High-Cut Nominal Weight ***	High-cut: S/M 2.5 lbs. / 1.15 Kg, L/XL 2.7 lbs. / 1.21 Kg; Mid-cut: S/M 2.7 lbs. / 1.25 Kg, L/XL 2.8 lbs. / 1.28 Kg

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.

Available in the following colours:

Foliage Green
Olive Green
Sniper Black
Desert Tan
Coyote Brown

Available in the following cuts:

High Cut

Mid Cut

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