The Gentex HGU-56/P Rotary Wing Helmet System has long been the trusted choice for rotary wing aircrew across U.S. and with allied forces. Originally developed to support the U.S. Army Air Soldier Program, it was engineered to reduce weight and bulk while maintaining industry-leading impact protection,allowing aircrew to stay protected during extended missions.
Now this battle-proven platform is better than ever. With the addition of the new SideKick™ ARC Rails and LockDown™ Liner Kit, the HGU-56/P receives a smart, user-driven refresh that enhances comfort, capability, and mission performance without changing the platform that aircrew already know and rely on.
SideKick™ ARC Rails
Built on the Ops-Core® developed ARC (Accessory Rail Connection) geometry, SideKick ARC Rails give crews a low-profile, breakaway-compatible mounting solution for accessories. Mounting closer to the helmet’s center of gravity improves weight distribution and reduces fatigue, while providing valuable rail real estate for lights, strobes, and more — all while maintaining crash safety and backward compatibility with most HGU-56/P variants.
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Gentex HGU-56/P Helmet Systems
These are good upgrades, I’d particularly like to have the flex boom mic on my helmet. The arc rails would be nice as well, I’d like to ditch the lip light in favor of something mounted higher on the helmet.