Hełm wz. 63 explained
The Hełm wz. 63 is a Polish steel helmet designed for airborne troops introduced in the 1960s. In the Polish Army, wz. 63 helmet was replaced by the HP-03 helmet in 2015.[1]
Design
The wz. 63 helmet has the shape of an oval bowl without a visor and a nape. The dimensions of the body are: height 140 mm, length 245 mm (after changes 243 mm), width 206 mm (after changes 213 mm). The weight of the helmet with full equipment is approx. 1.5 kg. There are ventilation holes in the helmet: two on each side.[2] The fascia is almost identical to that of the wz. 50, the difference is the use of an additional shock absorber in the form of a foam pad. In addition, the helmet uses a shock-absorbing shaft (along the periphery of the helmet, it protrudes slightly to protect against a sharp edge) and a leather pilot cap (shorter than in motorcycle helmets). On the sides of the pilot there are pockets for headphones.
The helmets are painted with smooth khaki varnish. Together with the helmet wz. 63, masking nets and covers are used.[3] [4]
Users
See also
References
- Web site: Nowe hełmy dla spadochroniarzy . 2024-04-02 . www.polska-zbrojna.pl.
- Book: Kijak, Jacek . Hełmy Wojska Polskiego 1917–1991 . Bellona . 1993 . 83-11-07997-8 . Warszawa . 139–142.
- Web site: "helmy.xlx.pl/polski%20wz.63.htm". 2023-08-16 . helmy.xlx.pl. pl.
- Web site: Poland Wz63 . 2024-04-05 . Brendon's Helmets . en.
- Web site: Żołnierze z desantu żegnają "orzeszka" . 2023-08-16 . www.polska-zbrojna.pl.
- Web site: 2016-04-01 . Hełmy dla desantu wycofane ze skoków spadochronowych DEFENCE24 . 2023-08-16 . 2016-04-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160401022148/http://www.defence24.pl/335629,helmy-dla-desantu-wycofane-ze-skokow-spadochronowych . bot: unknown .
- News: From Behind the Iron Curtain: Communist Bloc Helmets . en . Military Trader/Vehicles . 2023-08-16.
- Web site: Sharky . 2010-04-11 . Four Bees: Polish - DDR- NVA Wz-63 Paratroop Helmet . 2023-08-16 . Four Bees.
- Web site: Polish WZ63 / East Germany Paratrooper steel helmet Collectors Weekly . 2024-04-24 . www.collectorsweekly.com.
- Web site: Iraqi Victory Arch Helmet . 2024-04-02 . Iraqi Militaria . en-US.
- Web site: Iraqi para helmet. . 2024-04-02 . www.warrelics.eu.
- Web site: POLACO 63 PARA . 2024-08-06 . www.cascoscoleccion.com.
Books
- Kijak, Jacek (1993) Hełmy Wojska Polskiego 1917–1991, Warszawa: Bellona, ISBN 83-11-07997-8.