The Hełm HP-05 is a high-cut ballistic helmet developed by Maskpol primarily for specialized units of the Polish Armed Forces as well as specialized law enforcement units. It is intended to shield the wearer's head from certain small arms fire and direct shrapnel. The HP-05 is the most recent helmet model developed for the Polish Armed Forces and is primarily utilized by special military and law enforcement units.
History The HP-05 is supplied to the Polish military since 2020.https://defence24.com/industry/latest-helmet-of-the-maskpol-company-in-the-export-offer
Specifications Bullet- and shrapnel-resistance: V50 rating above for shrapnel up to (tested via NATO-standardized 'fragment simulating projectile') — Resists .357 Magnum jacketed soft-point bullets of at — Resists 9x19 mm full-metal jacket bullets of at — Otherwise complies with established Polish ballistic helmet standards (PN-V-87001:2011)
Available in 3 sizes with a head circumference range of
Fully-adjustable four-strap head harness
Size-adjustable suspension system
Made from high-tech ballistic and composite materials
Helmet weight depending on size
Fitted with accessory rails and a mounting bracket for night vision goggles
Compatible with: gas masks, filtering protective clothing, bulletproof vests, individual voice communication devices, and eye protection equipment
Operators
: 50,000 have been received between 2020 and 2023. Up to 62,000 on order.
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