Helmet and Visor

Combat Helmets and visors
Performance with Comfort

Helmets
FY-Composites has long experience in manufacturing Visors
composite combat helmets. Our helmets are The practical visor retaining system gives wider
designed to give their users the best possible options for helmet utilization. It is easy to attach the
protection against fragments and bullets in diverse visor to the basic helmet, and remove it, without
battle situations. Their extensive protection area, any need for tools. Our assortment of different visor
high energy absorption capacity, extreme strength types serves diverse needs.
and minimal deformation i.e. trauma after a hit all
contribute to form a unique combination of safety Testing
factors. The ballistic performance of our products is tested
The comfortable inner liner makes it possible regularly at the Finnish Defence Forces Research
to wear the helmet for long periods at a time. The Centre to eliminate casual variation. The test results
liner, which is made of non-irritating materials, can are available for the customer upon request.
be comprehensively adjusted to ensure maximum
comfort for individual users. The three-point- Accessories and After-sales
fastened straps keep the helmet stable even when Should the customer require it, our after-sales serv-
its wearer is running or taking cover. The inner liner ice provides life cycle support, and arranges spare
also alleviates the force on its user’s head and neck parts supply and long-term maintenance. We also
when the helmet takes a hit. offer various accessories to supplement our product
Our helmets are not only comfortable, but range – e.g. helmet and visor covers, and carrying
compatible. They are designed for use with various bags available in several colors and models.
hearing protection and communication systems, as
well as with gas masks. If you can’t find the information you need in this bro-
The helmet edge is sealed by a cast polyurethane chure, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be
band, designed to prevent the moisture-sensitive pleased to provide further information.
aramid material from absorbing any humidity.
We have also manufactured numerous special
helmet models to meet customer specifications.
Modifications are no problem for us.
FH-580
Protection area 1200 cm2 (M size)
Fragment endurance STANAG 2920 (equivalent to MIL-STD-662E)

v50 value > 580 m/s
Bullet endurance NIJ-STD-0106.01

> 420 m/s for 7.5 g FMJ bullet
Total weight and sizes S, head size 52-58 cm, 1000 ± 50 g

M, head size 56-62 cm, 1100 ± 50 g
L, head size 60-64 cm, 1200 ± 50 g
Colour Olive green, customized colours available
Reflection 750 - 950 nm, 20 - 35 %
Gas endurance Mustard gas
Chemical endurance SFS 3566

“Anti Corrol” gun oil, Petrol, Motor oil, Grease
Inflammability ISO 3873 / SFS 2466, SFS 2465

Propane gas flame
Endurance of napalm ISO 3873 / SFS 2465

20 ml of burned napalm
Impact resistance EN 397 < 5 kN

FH-610
1300 cm2 (M size) Protection area
STANAG 2920 (equivalent to MIL-STD-662E) Fragment endurance

v50 value > 610 m/s
NIJ-STD-0106.01 Bullet endurance

> 420 m/s for 7.5 g FMJ bullet
S, head size 52-58 cm, 1250 ± 50 g Total weight and sizes

M, head size 56-62 cm, 1350 ± 50 g
L, head size 60-64 cm, 1450 ± 50 g
Olive green, customized colours available Colour
750 - 950 nm, 20 - 35 % Reflection
Mustard gas Gas endurance
SFS 3566 Chemical resistance

“Anti Corrol” gun oil, Petrol, Motor oil, Grease
ISO 3873 / SFS 2466, SFS 2465 Inflammability

Propane gas flame
ISO 3873 / SFS 2465 Endurance of napalm

20 ml of burned napalm
EN 397 < 5 kN Impact resistance

Visors
FY-Composites’ visor retaining system is suitable Balancing weights at the back of the retaining
for facial protection in a wide variety of situations, system balances the visor and makes it more stable
including mine clearance, explosives handling and and comfortable to use. The mass of the weights
disposal, and police operations. The system fits depends on the weight of the visor itself.
several common helmet models and no tools are These high quality facial shields are designed
needed for mounting. The visor can be locked in for different levels of protection, which naturally
three different positions. correlates with their thickness and weight:
Mine clearance 8 mm thick against fragments, v50 value > 280 m/s (1.1 g
FSP, STANAG 2920). Height 205 mm. Weight 1300g.
Designed to fit inside the collar of a mine clearance suit.
Police 8 mm thick against fragments, v50 value > 280 m/s (1.1 g
FSP, STANAG 2920). Height 155 mm. Weight 1100 g.
Riot 4 mm thick with quite low ballistic performance. Made

to protect user from hits and low velocity flying objects.
Height 205 mm. Weight 900 g.
9 mm bullet Stops 9 mm bullet (8.0 g, FMJ, hit velocity 390 m/s).
Thickness 15 mm. Weight 1550 g.
Night vision visor Special model compatible with a particular type of night
vision goggles (Patria VV2000), which can be fixed to
helmet by means of our visor retaining system. Visor
design accords with the type of night vision goggles.
Quality
FY-Composites Oy’s certified quality system
conforms to the ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110
standards. The certificates cover development,
design, manufacturing, installation, after-sales
service and the marketing of composite
structures and products.
AQAP 2110
certified firm
www.fy-composites.com
FY-Composites Oy
Nosturikatu 7
FI - 37150 Nokia
TMP Advertising 11/05
Finland
tel. +358 3 342 9900

fax +358 3 342 9914 www.fy-composites.com

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Combat Helmets and visors

Performance with Comfort

Fragment endurance STANAG 2920 (equivalent to MIL-STD-662E)

Bullet endurance NIJ-STD-0106.01

Total weight and sizes S, head size 52-58 cm, 1000 ± 50 g

Colour Olive green, customized colours available

Reflection 750 - 950 nm, 20 - 35 %

Gas endurance Mustard gas

Chemical endurance SFS 3566

Inflammability ISO 3873 / SFS 2466, SFS 2465

Endurance of napalm ISO 3873 / SFS 2465

Impact resistance EN 397 < 5 kN

STANAG 2920 (equivalent to MIL-STD-662E) Fragment endurance

NIJ-STD-0106.01 Bullet endurance

S, head size 52-58 cm, 1250 ± 50 g Total weight and sizes

Olive green, customized colours available Colour

750 - 950 nm, 20 - 35 % Reflection

Mustard gas Gas endurance

SFS 3566 Chemical resistance

ISO 3873 / SFS 2466, SFS 2465 Inflammability

ISO 3873 / SFS 2465 Endurance of napalm

EN 397 < 5 kN Impact resistance

Riot 4 mm thick with quite low ballistic performance. Made

tel. +358 3 342 9900

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