The Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet is lighter than the current version and has a better center of gravity than current headgear to reduce stress on aviators’ backs and necks.
The National Interest on MSN
US Navy Pilots Are Getting a New High-Tech Flight Helmet
The advanced flight helmet—designated the "Next-Generation Fixed-Wing Helmet" (NGFWH)—will be manufactured by the Gentex ...
Military Times on MSN
Navy orders new fixed-wing pilot helmets
The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets.
The Aviationist on MSN
U.S. Navy Selects New Helmet for Fixed Wing Crews
The U.S. Navy has selected the Gentex Pursuit helmet as the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) to equip flight crews of E-2D, F/A-18, E/A-18G, T-45, T-6 and UJTS. Gentex Corporation has ...
The helmets are much lighter than the legacy headgear and easily upgradeable to incorporate advancements — such as heads-up displays and night vision.
The Southern Maryland Chronicle on MSN
Carbon-fiber helmets to replace legacy fleet
The U.S. Navy awarded Gentex Corporation a $22.6 million firm-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to ...
A modern helmet for the modern fighter, PURSUIT is designed to support advances in aircraft helmet-mounted display systems.
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