Topic: Most Effective Modern Military Helmet Shape?

godofthunder9010 · October 30th, 2004

I'm hoping this isn't a repeat topic, but what does everyone think? What is the best shape for a soldiers helmet?

Reason I'm saying that way is that, as nearly as I can tell, a WW2 German helmet made from modern kevlar, etc, would best design for protecting a soldier's head. The problem with that one is that nobody want's to look like a bunch of Nazis these days.

Lemme know if there are options to add and I'll add them.

SHERMAN · October 30th, 2004

Well, the current US helmet looks alot like the WWII german ones...That is why some people dont want it in the IDF

Shadowalker · October 31st, 2004

You dont have a link to a site with pictures of the helmets do you? i cant remember or dont know what some of them look like. thanks

Doppleganger · October 31st, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHERMAN

Well, the current US helmet looks alot like the WWII german ones...That is why some people dont want it in the IDF

It's very similar. And the Bundeswehr have adopted it now too so you have German soldiers who look like they are in the Wehrmacht.

rocco · October 31st, 2004

http://www.rabintex.com/helmets.htm

Sea_Cadet · October 31st, 2004

WW2 Germany was probably the best and now if it were made of kevlar it would kick ass.

Mark Conley · October 31st, 2004

well im old school so here goes

Its the WWII american steel pot. it was headgear and protection, foot soaker, shaving bowl (the old field manuals show you how to set up wash stations to do this) cookpot (killed the temper..but cooked large amounts of rations great) egg holder, near sighted turtle hump trainer, and so many more uses...

now a days..you wear it. I mean they could have come up with a kevlar inner helmet liner (the previous ones were fiberglass/fiberboard..it could have been done if they just wanted a kevlar contract) and saved themselves some bucks..oh no. they need a thick helment with plenty of drill space and thickness to hold all those future super gadgets.

nope..nope...nope its a steel pot for me

the_13th_redneck · October 31st, 2004

The British one makes my head look big and poofy. I like. lol

godofthunder9010 · October 31st, 2004

Something to consider. WW2 German helmet provides fewer points of entry for a lethal shrapnel or bullet to the head than any other. Sure, go right ahead and modernize it so you can stick all the modern gadgets and crap on it.

Here's another thought. What are these soldiers missing:
http://www.archives.gov/research_roo...es/ww2_111.jpg
http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/german_soldier.jpg

that these people are not missing?
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media...04/7428185.jpg
http://battlefields1418.50megs.com/royalfus1916.JPG

egoz · October 31st, 2004

I'm going to say the current military design, PASGT. Why do we need a helmet that can cook our food when we have chemical heaters for our MREs? Besides, do you really want to be sitting around without your helmet on with a fire and smoke going that would give away your position? It just seems like a bad idea to me.

But the new and improved helmet don't even use kevlar anymore. I know the Marines are adopting a new lightweight helmet to replace the kevlar PASGT.

View Poll Results :Pick Your Prefer Hat:
USA current design	3	15.79%
UK current design	3	15.79%
World War 2 Germany	4	21.05%
World War 2 USA	1	5.26%
World War 2 Russia	0	0%
Russian Current Design	0	0%
China Current Design	0	0%
A Beret is all I need!!	5	26.32%
5 gallon bucket baby!!	3	15.79%
Rambo bandana	0	0%
Rabinex	0	0%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

October 30th, 2004	Post 1
godofthunder9010 Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	Post; Most Effective Modern Military Helmet Shape? I'm hoping this isn't a repeat topic, but what does everyone think? What is the best shape for a soldiers helmet? Reason I'm saying that way is that, as nearly as I can tell, a WW2 German helmet made from modern kevlar, etc, would best design for protecting a soldier's head. The problem with that one is that nobody want's to look like a bunch of Nazis these days. Lemme know if there are options to add and I'll add them. __________________ "It is well that war is so terrible, else we should grow too fond of it." - General Robert E. Lee Warning, critical pebkac error in the iD10t!! pebkac\wtflolurpwnzd\snafuroflmao.exe called iD10t, iD10t failed to respond!! System in danger!! "It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong. I am NOT a big man." -Chevy Chase

October 30th, 2004	Post 2
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator	Well, the current US helmet looks alot like the WWII german ones...That is why some people dont want it in the IDF __________________ In the roar of engines, in the thunder of cannons,in the comradship of blood!

October 31st, 2004	Post 6
Sea_Cadet Primus Pilus	WW2 Germany was probably the best and now if it were made of kevlar it would kick ass. __________________ Honour.... Courage.... Commitment US Naval Academy \"Non sibi sed patriae!\" (Not for self, but country) US Navy

October 31st, 2004	Post 7
Mark Conley Tribuni Angusticlavii	well im old school so here goes Its the WWII american steel pot. it was headgear and protection, foot soaker, shaving bowl (the old field manuals show you how to set up wash stations to do this) cookpot (killed the temper..but cooked large amounts of rations great) egg holder, near sighted turtle hump trainer, and so many more uses... now a days..you wear it. I mean they could have come up with a kevlar inner helmet liner (the previous ones were fiberglass/fiberboard..it could have been done if they just wanted a kevlar contract) and saved themselves some bucks..oh no. they need a thick helment with plenty of drill space and thickness to hold all those future super gadgets. nope..nope...nope its a steel pot for me __________________ “If we should have to fight, we should be prepared to do so from the neck up instead of from the neck down.”— General James H. Doolittle, USAAF

October 31st, 2004	Post 3
Shadowalker Primus Pilus	You dont have a link to a site with pictures of the helmets do you? i cant remember or dont know what some of them look like. thanks

October 31st, 2004	Post 5
rocco Centurion	http://www.rabintex.com/helmets.htm

October 31st, 2004	Post 8
the_13th_redneck Fridgeraider (Instructor) Gear	The British one makes my head look big and poofy. I like. lol __________________ Sergeant 13th Redneck (RET) Republic of Korea Marine Corps TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com

October 31st, 2004	Post 9
godofthunder9010 Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	Something to consider. WW2 German helmet provides fewer points of entry for a lethal shrapnel or bullet to the head than any other. Sure, go right ahead and modernize it so you can stick all the modern gadgets and crap on it. Here's another thought. What are these soldiers missing: http://www.archives.gov/research_roo...es/ww2_111.jpg http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/german_soldier.jpg that these people are not missing? http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media...04/7428185.jpg http://battlefields1418.50megs.com/royalfus1916.JPG

October 31st, 2004	Post 10
egoz Primus Pilus	I'm going to say the current military design, PASGT. Why do we need a helmet that can cook our food when we have chemical heaters for our MREs? Besides, do you really want to be sitting around without your helmet on with a fire and smoke going that would give away your position? It just seems like a bad idea to me. But the new and improved helmet don't even use kevlar anymore. I know the Marines are adopting a new lightweight helmet to replace the kevlar PASGT. __________________ Flavius Vegetius Renatus De Rei Militari - Let him who desires peace prepare for war. Hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance. - Alex Rodriguez (Go Yankees!)

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