JK 96 helmet explained

JK 96 Light Steel Helmet is a Chinese copy of the American Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops helmet. The liner is a copy of the American Riddel suspension system. Being manufactured since 1996 for Chinese service only[1]

The Chinese PASGT-style helmet is not made of composite material, but rather from light steel.[2]

The helmet is worn by some elements of the People's Liberation Army and police SWAT teams in China to replace Soviet-era headgear.

The JK 96b is a version of the JK 96a with a different nylon lining.

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Imported from China.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: World War Helmets - Casque JK 96. 2021-07-19. www.world-war-helmets.com.
  2. Web site: Chinese Helmets. 20 December 2013.