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Old 2nd Jul 2013, 19:18
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SpazSinbad
 
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HMDS II Weight

Early HMDS Helmet stats in 2004 in this PDF have the weight at 3.5lbs:

http://www.safeeurope.co.uk/media/3429/simon_smith.pdf [1.3Mb] (page 4)

I'll look for more uptodate info.
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Ares: A Defense Technology Blog: F-35 VSI non-HUD HMD

".. a four-pound weight budget?..." Bill Sweetman 12 Apr 2007
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The Aviationist » Farnborough 2012: This is the most advanced flight helmet, ever. The F-35's Helmet Mounted Display System

"...single [composite carbon fiber helmet] helmet that weighs less than 5 lb. including all components...."

http://theaviationist.com/wp-content...07/mg_0085.jpg


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