6B7 helmet

Last updated
6B7
6B7-1M helmet.jpg
6B7-1M ballistic helmet
Type Combat helmet
Place of origin Soviet Union
Russian Federation
Service history
In service2000-present
Used bySee Users
Wars Second Chechen War
Russo-Georgian War
Annexation of Crimea
War in Donbass
Russo-Ukrainian War
Production history
Designer NII Stali
Manufacturer NII Stali
Produced1998-2005
Variants6B7, 6B7-1, 6B7-1M
Specifications
Weight1,2 kg

6B7 is a ballistic helmet of the Russian Armed Forces. Being the first aramid helmet in the Russian army, it was fielded as a replacement of SSh-68 helmet. It was adopted in the year 2000 as part of Borit-M program.

Contents

Design

6B7 helmet was developed as part of Borit-M program in 1990s by NII Stali. [1] Borit program has been started sometime in the second half of 1980s with a task to develop a new composite helmet for the Soviet army as a response to US PASGT helmets. [2]

6B7 is the first generation composite helmet in service with the Russian army, being made out of a composite of aramid fabric and polymer. Discarding steel as a material allowed to make the helmet lighter compared to the previous SSh-68. [3]

The helmet provides Br1 protection according to Russian GOST system. [3]

Variants

Users

See Also

Related Research Articles

<i>Stahlhelm</i> German steel helmet from 1916 to 1992

The Stahlhelm is a German military steel combat helmet intended to provide protection against shrapnels and fragments or shards of grenades. The term Stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet and more specifically to the distinctive German military design.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops</span> Military equipment

Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops is a combat helmet and ballistic vest that was used by the United States military from the early 1980s until the mid-2000s, when the helmet and vest were succeeded by the Lightweight Helmet (LWH), Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH), and Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) respectively.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">M1 helmet</span> Combat helmet

The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the U.S. military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the US military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Modular Integrated Communications Helmet</span> Type of U.S. combat helmet

The Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) is a U.S. combat helmet and one of several used by the U.S. military. It was developed by the United States Army Soldier Systems Center to be the next generation of protective combat helmets for use by the U.S. Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Advanced Combat Helmet</span> Worn by army soldiers

The Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) is the United States Army's current combat helmet, used since the early 2000s. It was developed by the United States Army Soldier Systems Center, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to be the next generation of protective combat helmets for use by the American ground forces. The ACH is derived from the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lightweight Helmet</span> Armored helmet used by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy

The Lightweight Helmet (LWH), also known as the Lightweight Marine Corps Helmet or Lightweight Marine Helmet, is an armored helmet that is used by the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Navy. It is the U.S. Marine Corps' replacement for the PASGT combat helmet and is derived from the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">CG634</span>

The CG634 is the Canadian Armed Forces' main combat helmet. It was introduced in 1997 and is based on the French Gallet TC-3 helmet. The helmet has protection equal to an NIJ Level 3a rating, being able to stop a shot from a .357 Magnum.

The Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) was the standard issue combat helmet of the Australian Defence Force, introduced in 2004 to replace the M91 helmet, an Australian version of the American PASGT helmet, it was replaced by the Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic helmet from 2015

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SSh-68</span> Russian and Soviet steel combat helmet

The SSh-68 - is a steel combat helmet of the Soviet and then Russian Armed Forces. The SSh-68 is a further development of the SSh-60 helmet. It differs primarily in its greater strength, greater front slope of the dome and the shorter outer edge. It is usually painted in dark green.

The BK-3 is a Croatian Combat helmet produced by Šestan-Busch, and is the standard combat helmet of the Croatian Armed Forces. It is also widely exported to many NATO and Middle Eastern customers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gefechtshelm M92</span> German combat helmet

The Gefechtshelm M92 is the standard issue combat helmet of the Bundeswehr, first fielded in 1992 as a replacement of earlier M1956 steel helmets that were previously used during the Cold War. It is made from Aramid composite materials and is used by all branches of the Bundeswehr.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SSh-36</span>

The Ssh-36 was a steel combat helmet developed and used by the Red Army. It was designed by Aleksandr A. Shvartz with production started in 1936. Its large front rim and wide flares over the ears provided good protection for the wearer. The German M35, introduced a year before the Russian SSh-36, served as a model for the development of the SSh-36.

The SSh-39 and SSh-40 were two similar designs of steel combat helmet designed and used by the Soviet Union's Red Army. They were the main forms of helmet in use during World War II and had only superficial differences.

The Kaska-1M is a combined-arms bulletproof Kevlar helmet, which is developed and manufactured by the Ukrainian company NPP TEMP-3000 LLC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">6B45 ballistic vest</span> Standard issue armor of Russian army

6B45 is a standard ballistic vest of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It is a part of Ratnik infantry combat system. It was adopted in 2014 as a replacement for the 6B23 vest. 6B45 vest has been developed by Techinkom company located in Saint Petersburg.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">6B2 ballistic vest</span> Soviet Ballistic vest

6B2 is a Soviet ballistic vest. It is the first serial mass issued body armor of the Soviet Armed Forces, designed on the eve of Soviet-Afghan war. It was introduced into service in 1981. Use of this vest decreased losses of Soviet troops and it became the basis for the further development of domestic personal protective equipment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">6B3 ballistic vest</span> Ballistic vest of the Soviet Armed Forces

6B3 is a ballistic vest of the Soviet Armed Forces. It was the first widely issued and mass produced ballistic vest rated to stop assault rifle rounds. It was created by NII Stali after Soviet troops in Afghanistan noted the lack of protection against rifle rounds that the 6B2 ballistic vest provided.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">6B47 helmet</span> Russian aramid combat helmet

6B47 is a standard ballisitc helmet of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Developed by Armokom company, it is a part of Ratnik infantry combat system.

6B6 is a titanium ballistic helmet adopted by Russian Armed Forces. Developed as part of Borit-M program by NII Stali, it was adopted alongside the aramid 6B7. It provided better protection, but was never issued as widely as its aramid counterpart, in part due to its higher weight and cost.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Altyn (helmet)</span> Soviet titanium combat helmet

Altyn is a titanium helmet developed in the Soviet Union and adopted by the KGB. Providing great protection to the wearer and equipped with an armored visor, it became popular with Russian Internal affairs and security services Spetsnaz units. These helmets with made by NII Stali.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "От 6Б7 до 6Б47 Современные Российские шлемы | ОБЗОР ШЛЕМА". Youtube. 12 December 2016.
  2. "6Б7-5 Советский ответ Американскому PASGT-H | ОБЗОР ШЛЕМА". Youtube. 27 October 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 "WorldMilitary - Защитный шлем П7 (6Б7) Вооруженных Сил России #2". worldmilitary.org. Archived from the original on 13 September 2019. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  4. "Защитный шлем 6б7-1". Планконспект (in Russian). 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  5. "WorldMilitary - Общевойсковой арамидно-композитный бронешлем 6Б7-1М ВС России". worldmilitary.org. Archived from the original on 13 September 2019. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  6. "Бронешлем "6Б7-1М" общевойсковой защитный ". www.bnti.ru. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  7. "imgur.com". Imgur. Retrieved 27 January 2024.[ better source needed ]