A product of A7 Helmet Systems, the Black Eagle Suspension Systems is designed to fit ACH, ECH, PASGT, and LWMH geometries. The suspension system has been tested by accredited testing facilities. It relies on their Dynamic Suspension Technology to not only provide stability when the helmet is worn, but also when accessories are added to the helmet such as lights, cameras and NVGs which often cause the helmet to ‘sink’ on the head. Additionally, it allows the pad to be thicker in key areas WITHOUT changing the size or requiring the wearer to move up in helmet size. Another piece to their solution is the C.L.A.W. (Comfort Liner All Weather) which is a soft but highly durable combination of comfort liner and sweatband. Finally, the Black Eagle contacts 96% of the interior of the helmet. This not only helps spread the weight of the helmet across a greater are to help eliminate hot spots but there are also fewer gaps that can lead to blunt trauma and traumatic brain injuries from back face deformation.
System attributes –
-One piece with high performance moisture wicking covering
-Testing has shown that the Black Eagle decreases Back Face Deformation (BFD) up to 25% more than current pad systems which is a much needed advantage in not just the ACH but especially the ECH program. Further, the Black Eagle does not “explode” on impact like current pad systems during ballistic testing both with 5.56 and 7.62
-Lightweight
-Full coverage inside the helmet
-Evenly distributes the weight of the helmet over the entire head
-Materials used do not rot and are chemically resistant. The materials are resistant to perspiration, salt water, and petrol chemicals
-No compression set. The materials used do not compress over time like current suspension pads thus they will not sink down. This allows the helmet to be more stable by itself and in conjunction with NVGs. It is also has more “mobile stability” meaning less movement of the helmet when going prone or with rapid movement
-Fully machine washable—air dry
