ArmorSource’s AIRE EX is a revolutionary rifle-resistant / small arms Rifle Resistance Helmet designed specifically for SWAT team, front line troops and counter-terrorism units around the globe.
This lightweight and innovative solution incorporates proprietary high-performance ballistic materials in a proven, battle-tested ACH shape. The AIRE EX is a highly modular ballistic helmet designed and tested to deliver increased levels of protection for today’s elite soldier.
Key Features
Provides a significant increase in performance protection against fragments
Defeats small arms like NATO M80 (7.62×51) round at 2100 ft/sec (640 m/s)
Approximately the same weight as the legacy U.S. Military’s Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH)
Proudly MADE IN THE USA
Specifications
Shape / Design: U.S. Army ACH Geometry
Shell Construction: Proprietary blend of Polyethylene and Composite Materials
Ballistic Standard: U.S. Army GL-PD-09-04 STD
Rifle Resistance Performance: 7.62×39 LC V50 > 2676 f/s; 5.56×45 (M193) V50 > 2986 f/s; 7.62X51 M80 NATO round: V0 > 2100 f/s (640 m/s)
Fragments Protection: 17 gr. V50 > 2950 f/s (900 m/s)
Environmental / Mechanical Protection: U.S. Army GL-PD-09-04 STD
Certification: From an NIJ certified laboratory
Available Head Sizes: X-Small / Small / Medium / Large / X-Large / XX-Large
Available Shell Sizes: Small / Medium / Large / X-Large
Extreme Testing Conditions: Performs under temperature between 160°F (71°C) and -60°F (-51°C); Performs after 3 hours sea water immersion
Configurations: 100% Boltless (Durability Verified)
Use: First Line Troops; SWAT; Private Security Contractors
Shell Information
Shell Thickness: 0.4” (±0.1″) / 10 mm (±2.5mm)
Finished Shell Nominal Weight: Medium 1.22 kg (2.7 lbs); Large 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs); X-Large 1.42 kg (3.1 lbs)
* Regular-cut Shell
System Information
Finished Helmet Nominal Weight: Medium 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs); Large 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs); X-Large 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
Fully-Loaded High-Cut Nominal Weight: Medium 1.43 kg (3.1 lbs); Large 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs); X-Large 1.61 kg (3.5 lbs)
**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***