The Mk 7 helmet is the current general issue combat helmet of the British Armed Forces supplied by NP Aerospace. Officially known as the GS (General Service) Mark 7 combat helmet. It is now replacing the previous Mk 6A helmet and Mk 6 helmet. The Mk 7 helmet is lighter than its predecessor – 1 kg instead of 1.5 kg for the Mark 6 helmets and has better chin strapping for more stability. It is produced in a tan colour.
Features Include:
- Excellent condition
- May come with comfort pad set when available
- The MK7 helmet offers superior ballistic protection to the Mk6 helmet
- New design allows prone postion without helmet tilt
- Greater head manouverability.
- Weighs 1 kg
- Imporved Chin strapping for stability
- Colour: Tan
- Ballistic protection (measured with V50): 650 m/s. approx
- May have small nicks or scratches on shell
