Gentex HGU-55/P Fixed Wing Helmets  

The HGU-55 is a lightweight helmet designed for the high-g combat environment of the Air Force F-15 and F-16. Its shell is trimmed wider and higher at the eyes for improved vision and higher on the sides and back for easier head movement. Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses screen out harmful ultra-violet rays. A size large HGU-55 with custom-fit liner, earphones, communications cord, and oxygen mask receivers weighs about 34-ounces (963 grams). Helmets include a fitted leather edge roll, comfortable leather ear pads, and leather chin and nape strap pads.

Gentex’s HGU-55 is approved by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Office of Aviation Services, and the United States Forest Service for use in fixed-wing airplanes.

Gentex HGU-55/E Fixed Wing Helmets

The HGU-55/E is identical to the standard HGU-55, except that a protective visor assembly replaces the bungee visor. 

Its protective visor housing allows easy movement of the impact-resistant polycarbonate lens and locks the lens securely up or down. 

A size large HGU-55/E with super comfort liner. Earphones, communications cord, and oxygen mask receivers weigh about 37-ounces (1.084 grams). 

Helmets include a leather edge roll, comfortable leather earpads, and leather chin and nape strap pads.

We can match any color and add your organization's logo, graphic design, or original art work to your helmet. Call for Pricing!

Earpads: Leather earpads (sound attenuation 20 db at 100Hz, 39 db at 4000 Hz)

Oxygen Mask: Non