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Description
AS-505 LWACH (Light Weight Advanced Combat Helmet)
The ArmorSource LWACH (Light Weight Advanced Combat Helmet) is a solid head protection solution. The LWACH is the newest military helmet designed for the U.S. Dept. of Defense, developed specifically to replace the older ACH styles used by the U.S. Army and other U.S. military forces. ArmorSource has become the first vendor of this new helmet style to the U.S. Army. The AS-505 LWACH helmet:
- provides high protection against a wide spectrum of small fragments as well as handgun bullets;
- undergoes more extensive testing methods in order to improve the safety of the war fighter;
- is lighter than the ACH;
- is a shape used and accepted by the U.S. Government and other military organizations worldwide; and
- is made in the United States.
The ArmorSource LWACH (Light Weight Advanced Combat Helmet) is a solid
head protection solution. The LWACH is the newest military helmet designed
for the U.S. Dept. of Defense, developed specifically to replace the older ACH
styles used by the U.S. Army and other U.S. military forces. ArmorSource has
become the first vendor of this new helmet style to the U.S. Army. The AS-505
LWACH helmet:
•
provides high protection against a wide spectrum of small fragments
as well as handgun bullets;
• undergoes more extensive testing methods in order to improve the safety
of the war fighter;
• is lighter than the ACH;
• is a shape used and accepted by the U.S. Government and other military
organizations worldwide; and
• is made in the United States.
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Shape
ACH/MICH
Shell Construction
Proprietary blend of ballistic materials
Ballistic Performance
In accordance with AR/PD 10-02
Fragment Performance
In accordance with AR/PD 10-02
Ballistic Certification
Third-party NIJ-accredited laboratory
Shell Size
S, M, L, XL
Colors
Black, Coyote Brown, Foliage Green, Olive Green, Tan, others on request
Retention/Pad System
4-pt NIB with ACH Padding System
Cut models
Regular cut, Mid cut, High cut
Weight (maximum)
S = 2.7 lbs (1.22 Kg) M = 2.81 lbs (1.27 Kg) L = 3.05 lbs (1.38 Kg) XL = 3.57 lbs (1.62 Kg)
MODEL AS-505
Lightweight Advanced Combat Helmet (LWACH)