Navy buys new helmets designed to reduce aviators’ neck and back pain
The Navy is purchasing new helmets to improve comfort for aviators. These helmets are designed to reduce strain on the neck and back. The new helmets are expected to replace existing headgear worn by Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
They are made with a lighter carbon-fiber shell, which helps reduce head-borne weight. Further details about the new helmets are available from Naval Air Systems Command. The helmets are part of an effort to improve aviator comfort and reduce the physical strain of long-duration missions and heavy flight gear.
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