Gentex’s HGU-56/P helmet system probably saved the life of the Ukrainian Army Aviation pilot whose Mi-8 Hip helicopter crashed in March, according to reports. company post on social networks.
“We received the following photos of HGU-56/P ABH (Crew Ballistic Helmet) from Ukrainian Military Aviation as their pilots wanted to express their thanks and to us saw the condition of their helmets that saved their lives,” Gentex Corporation said on Instagram.
In a post, Gentex said the Ukrainian helicopter was shot down by a missile in March; 2 of the crew survived and are currently recovering in the hospital after the prisoner of war exchange.
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Ukrainian pilots enthusiastically talk about Gentex helmets, but note the difficulties in purchasing and delivering them to Ukraine due to US legal restrictions. They spoke of the urgent need for such protective equipment for the Ukrainian crew and asked to support the centralized and mass procurement of Gentex helmet systems.
The HGU-56/P is a ballistic helmet system designed for rotary wing crews. It uses state-of-the-art materials to provide an unprecedented level of impact and ballistic protection, meeting the F1 Debris Resistance Standard.
As noted by the company, in the ABH (Ballistic Helmet) configuration, the helmet provides 110% more ballistic protection than the Gentex HGU-56 Gentex HGU-56 Rotating Winged Pilot Helmet System /P standard. Gentex says this is done without affecting the weight of the helmet shell or the level of impact protection, ensuring maximum comfort and duty durability are maintained. The HGU-56/P Rotary Wing ABH System also includes the new ballistically improved Molar Guard (MFS), which provides complete head protection.
The HGU-56/P ABH is compatible with existing helmet accessories of the standard Gentex HGU-56/P Rotary Wing Helmet System.
