Gefechtshelm Schuberth B826 | |
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Type | Combat helmet |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 1992–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Bosnian War War in Afghanistan War in Donbas 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
Production history | |
Designer | Schuberth GmbH |
Manufacturer | Schuberth GmbH/Induyco |
Produced | 1992–present |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications (Size II Helmet) | |
Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
The Gefechtshelm M92 (or Gefechtshelm Schuberth B826) [1] 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.
The Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung) commissioned the Federal Ministry of Defence to investigate new helmet concepts at the end of the 1960s. In order to achieve a higher impact strength, different materials were tested, including titanium and plastics. However, at that time the use of titanium helmets was uneconomical due to the high production costs, while plastics were not mature enough at the time to meet military demands; composite materials were also checked. The shape of the helmet is similar to the U.S. PASGT helmet. [2]
The first M92 was issued in 1992 to the Bundeswehr. [3] Pakistan and Singapore were known to have received 826 helmets for field testing for potential adoption. [4] [5]
In May 2015, it was reported that the German Ministry of Defense is considering to replace all M92s used by the Bundeswehr. [6] This is due to problems in the helmet's production where loose bolts were able to escape from inspections. [6]
Induyco SA München developed the M92 based on the MARTE helmet of the Spanish Army, [2] [6] consisting of 29 layers of aramid fiber.
The development costs amounted to DM2.64 million. Helmets were supplied by Schuberth GmbH and from the Spanish supplier Induyco. [7]
The helmet is marketed with four head sizes and a standard RAL 6014 olive drab color finish with other colors/finishes available as requested. [8] Its standard accessories include a camouflage helmet cover and a communication headset. [8] M92 helmet covers used by the Bundeswehr have a reversible white or Flecktarn temperate camouflage. In deployments to arid regions, a Tropentarn or desert camouflage cover is used. A blue cover is used for United Nations peacekeeping duties. [9] [2]
Variations of the helmets marketed outside Germany are sold with chin straps made on the left or right side with either Schuberth or Induyco markings. [10]
Variants consists of the following:
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