Features
The HGU-56/P is the most protective helicopter helmet ever made.
• Best impact protection
• Best lateral impact attenuation at earcups
• Best protection against bird strikes
• Excellent sound attenuation
The HGU-56/P is compact and light
• Lighter than Alpha Eagle and SPH-5
• Smaller than the Alpha Eagle
The HGU-56/P includes new features
• New energy-absorbing liner
• New articulating nape & chinstrap system
• New comfort liner
• Lighter weight
• Improved comfort and stability
• Increased field of vision
More HGU-56/P are flying than any other helicopter helmet
• Used by Army, Navy, USAF, USMC, Coast Guard, Government
• Used by Air Medical, Law Enforcement, Commercial
• Used by over 50 countries
Fully tested to Current Specifications
• Qualification and periodic lot testing in AS9001C certified laboratory
• Tested to current military specification FNS-PD 96-18
• Impact tested at the hatband line
• Impact tested at the earcup
• Shell penetration tested
• Helmet retention tested
• Lenses optics and ballistics tested
• Earcup sound attenuation tested
Quality Assurance System
• Manufactured in Gentex’s ISO-9001 certified factory
• On-premises Defense Logistics Agency oversight
Helps you do your job
• Light Weight
• Excellent peripheral vision
• Low center of gravity
• Exceptionally stable for NVG
• Easily-adjustable, secure fitting
• Six sizes fit 98% of aircrews
