Description
Enhanced Trauma Reduction. Designed to exceed the DEA/FBI Helmet Protocol.
The AS-223 Ballistic Helmet solution has been designed and developed specifically to meet the stringent requirements of the DEA / FBI and VPAM 3 test protocol within an ACH geometry. Designed to protect the most demanding users with reduced Trauma / Back-Face Deformation this custom designed helmet provides proven levels of performance and is available in regular. mid and high-cut shells. in both bolted and boltless configurations.
FEATURES
PROVEN TO DRAMATICALLY REDUCE TRAUMA generated from a ballistic hit such as a 9mm bullet
Meets GERMAN VPAM 3 BALLISTIC STANDARD; DEA/FBI 2024 Specifications. AND the U.S. NIJ LEVEL IIIA
UTILIZES THE ACH SHAPE. used and accepted by the U.S. Government and other military and law enforcement organizations worldwide
Proudly MADE IN THE USA
SYSTEM SNAPSHOT
Specification | Details |
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Shape/Design | U.S. Army ACH Geometry |
Shell Construction | Proprietary blend of Aramid and Composite Materials |
Ballistic Protection | German's VPAM 3 Specification; U.S. DEA/FBI 2024 specifications; NIJ level IIIA 0108.01/0106.01 |
FRAGMENT PROTECTION | 17 grain V50 > 2100 f/s (640 m/s) |
9MM BFD/TRAUMA | Avg <8mm when tested to DOJ/DEA extended Protocol |
ENVIRONMENTAL / MECHANICAL STANDARD | Blunt Impact. Compression Resistance and Dynamic Strength in accordance with DOJ/DEA 2019 specifications |
Certification | From the German Lab of Mellrichstadt and from NTS. an NIJ certified laboratory |
Available Head Sizes | Small / Medium / Large / X-Large / XX-Large |
Available Shell Sizes | Medium / Large / X-Large |
Extreme Testing Conditions | Performs under temperature between 160 F (71C) and -60F (-51C); Performs after 3 hours sea water immersion |
Configuration | 100% Boltless (Durability Verified) |
Use | SWAT Teams; Law Enforcement; |
Available Colors
Available Cuts
Shell Info
Shell Thickness: 0.35 (0.1) / 9 mm (2.5mm)
Finished Shell Nominal Weight*:
- Medium 1.32 kg (2.9 lbs);
- Large 1.36 kg (3 lbs);
- X-Large 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
System Info
Finished Helmet Nominal Weight**:
- Medium 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs);
- Large 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs);
- X-Large 1.64 kg (3.6 lbs)
Fully Loaded High-Cut Nominal Weight***:
- Medium 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs);
- Large 1.63 kg (3.6 lbs);
- X-Large 1.73 kg (3.8 lbs)
* Regular-cut shell
** A Regular-cut helmet installed with retention and suspension systems
*** Special Command configuration: the complete kit. with ASR side-rails. NVG Shroud and Operational Loop System
System Capabilities Checklist
* In accordance with ArmorSource technical specifications and applicable standards
How to Fit Your Helmet
* In accordance with ArmorSource technical specifications and applicable standards
HEAD LENGTH
HEAD WIDTH
CIRCUMFERENCE
Measure completely around head
HELMET SIZE | HEAD LENGTH | HEAD WIDTH | CIRCUMFERENCE |
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Small | UP TO 7 / 184 mm | UP TO 6 / 162 mm | UP TO 21 / 538 mm |
Medium | 7 / 184 mm to 7 / 198 mm | UP TO 6 / 162 mm | 21 / 538 mm to 22 / 573 mm |
Large | 7 / 198 mm to 8 / 210 mm | UP TO 6 / 162 mm | 22 / 573 mm to 23 / 597 mm |
Extra-Large | 8 / 210 mm and over | 6 / 162 mm and over | 23 / 597 mm and over |