Using an epoxy resin aramid and a carbon fiber shell, the ALPHA 900 helmet is lighter in weight than prior models, while providing necessary impact and penetration resistance. The lighter weight, plus a streamlined design, featuring a ratcheting nape strap retention system and tensioning ear shells, provides added stability and comfort for improved aircrew performance, particularly when flying with NVGs or other helmet mounted systems.
The Gentex ALPHA 900 is the successor to the 200 (rotary & non-ejection seat fixed wing), 300 (fast-jet), and 800 (SAR) ALPHA helmets. ALPHA helmets are used by countless civilian operators and over 65 air forces and around the globe.
The unique modular design of the ALPHA 900 allows you to easily change or add capability upgrades to meet your current and future mission requirements. With its adaptable design, the ALPHA 900 is compatible with a wide range of qualified aircraft communication systems, Night Vision Devices (NVG/NVD), Aircrew Hearing Noise Reduction (AHNR) products, Oxygen masks, Dazzle laser protection visors/glasses, face guards/maxillofacial shields, and other helmet system upgrades, all which can be quickly changed or added without impacting the helmet system’s protection or performance capability.
With a common helmet shell, replaceable and serviceable spare parts, and accessories, helmet maintainers benefit significantly from a reduced logistics trail. This results in saved time, costs and improved deployment time of helmets to aircrew. Common components also allow fleet managers to easily reconfigure helmet systems to support either fixed or rotary wing application.
For more information contact our helmet team. Tel +44 (0)1332 332442 or E-mail info@key-se.co.uk
