Lightweight Helmet
The Lightweight Helmet (LWH), also known as the Lightweight Marine Corps Helmet or Lightweight Marine Helmet, is an armored helmet that is used by the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Navy. It is the U.S. Marine Corps' replacement for the PASGT combat helmet and is derived from the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet.
| Lightweight Helmet | |
|---|---|
USMC Lightweight Helmet in brown color | |
| Type | Helmet |
| Place of origin | United States of America |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2003–present |
| Used by | United States Marine Corps United States Navy |
| Wars | Global War on Terrorism |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2003 |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems, Gentex Corporation |
| Produced | June 2003 – present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | approx. 3.2 lbs/1.45 kg |
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