6B47 helmet explained

6B47
Type:Combat helmet
Origin:Russian Federation
Weight:≤ 1 kg
Production Date:2013-present
Manufacturer:Armokom
Design Date:2011
Designer:Armokom
Wars:Syrian Civil War
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Used By:See Users

6B47 is a standard ballistic helmet of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Developed by Armokom, it is a part of the Ratnik infantry combat system.[1]

History

It was reported to be seen in Syria.[2]

Design

The 6B47 was developed by Armokom from 2011 onwards. The company had previously developed and produced the 6B7-1 and 6B7-1M helmets for the Russian army.[3] [4]

The 6B47 helmet provides protection from:

The helmet provides the ability to use standard communications equipment, and differs from previous helmets in its ability to mount night vision devices and other equipment. It retains its protective properties at temperatures from −50 to +50 °C. Its guaranteed shelf life is at least 8 years, of which the guaranteed service life is at least 5 years.[5] [6]

According to Armocom deputy general director Oleg Faustov, the 6B47 is the lightest helmet made by the company.[1]

Users

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: В России создали сверхлегкий шлем из композитной брони. Russian. 2022-11-14.
  2. https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2019/12/20/the-war-trade-how-italy-sold-armoured-vehicles-to-russia-their-deployment-with-syrian-army-militias/
  3. Web site: Специальный шлем 1-го класса защиты 6Б47 для Ратника - ВПК.name . 2024-01-13 . vpk.name.
  4. Web site: Защитный шлем П7 (6Б7) Вооруженных Сил России #2 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190913220950/https://worldmilitary.org/ru/russia/sredstva_zaschity/shlemy_kaski/RU-HE-00001 . 13 September 2019.
  5. Web site: Деловая программа «Интерполитех-2013 » . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208102107/http://e-edition.ru/katalog/ipx-conf-2013/files/assets/basic-html/page163.html . 8 December 2015.
  6. Web site: От 6Б7 до 6Б47 Современные Российские шлемы ОБЗОР ШЛЕМА . Youtube.
  7. https://armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/russian_soldiers_will_receive_new_6b43_6b45_body_armour_and_6b47_combat_helmets_tass_12705162.html