HGU-55E (HGU-34/P)
HGU-55E is in fact a modified USAFHGU-33/P and USN HGU-34/P .The HGU-55E is a light weight helmet designed for high G-forces encountered on high performance military aircraft and is also popular with helicopter pilot on longline operations .
The shell is constructed in either Kevlar or Fibreglass shell, it features a tinted visor or dual visor housing EEK-2/P with a leather edgeroll,removable memory comfort liner , black or grey chin and nape straps assemblies , standard military high noise attenuation plastic earcups or Oregon Aero soft earpads ,300 ohm noise cancelling preamp electret microphone ( helicopter version ) and a modular bacle assemply with coiled cable ending with U-174/U NATO plug . The chinstrap/ retention assembly withstands a strength test of 400 Lbs when tested in using ANSI Z90 test methodology and equipment . Available in double D-ring or as a quick-disconnect ( snap )
An NVG platform is also available. The helmet comes in sizes Medium , Large and XL with light weight or standard oxygen mask receivers .