QGF-03 explained

The QGF-03 helmet is a combat helmet deployed by the People's Liberation Army in 2005. The helmet, like its predecessor the QGF-02, is made from a Kevlar composite material and replaces older steel helmets such as the GK80 for frontline troops.

History

The QGF-03 is being replaced by the QGF-11^[1] (Type 11)^[2] and the Type 15A helmet, based on a tender notice issued by the PLA on August 4, 2017.^[3]

Development

The QGF-03 helmet was a development from the first Chinese kevlar helmet, the QGF-02, first produced in 1994^[4] and issued to units such as the Hong Kong Garrison and the Macao Garrison.^[2] The QGF-02 was intended to be lighter than the existing steel helmets and ballistically equivalent to the US PASGT helmet.

The development of the helmet was based on the Gefechtshelm M92.^[2] It later changed to use the MICH helmet as a basis.^[2]

Users

• China^[2]
• Kenya: Reportedly used by Kenyan soldiers.^[2]

Notes and References

1. https://www.sohu.com/a/257620861_100029801
2. https://k.sina.cn/article_6427350713_17f1996b900100qq28.html
3. Web site: The army is rolling out a new generation of helmets that will bring night vision to the frontline .
4. Web site: How much does PLA soldier's individual equipment cost? (2) - People's Daily Online . en.people.cn . 19 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160730044051/http://en.people.cn/n/2014/1206/c90000-8819167-2.html . 30 July 2016 . dead.