| A2 Helmet | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Combat Helmet |
| Place of origin | Vietnam |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2010-Present |
| Used by | Vietnam People's Army |
The A2 Helmet is a standard issued combat helmet of the Vietnam People's Army introduced in 2010. [1] Its main purpose is protection during training exercises and combat drills rather than actual combat scenarios. [2]
Up until 2014, a majority of the Vietnam People's Army were still using Pith Helmets. These Pith Helmets also saw significant use during the Vietnam War. Around 2014, the army began to mass-produce these A2 Helmets as a cost-effective replacement for older equipment in the army. They are now a standard issued helmet commonly used across all branches of the army.
The design of the helmet is similar to the PASGT without any Kevlar materials. The helmet is made of Polyamide Plastic and is designed with double-layered plastic cladding that are overlapped, foam lining, and mesh fabric on the inside. [3]
Due to its non-bulletproof design, its mainly used as a helmet for training exercises and it can protect the user against explosive fragments. [2]
They are commonly clothed with camouflage, or the camouflaged is directly painted on.