Description
- Ballistic helmet designed and built by ILC Dover in 1995 to 1996
- Only 741 units were produced, mainly for USSOCOM and FBI use
- Designed with weight reduction and integration of specific communication system called AHS (Ambient Hearing System). System granted the user hearing protection with increased communication capability with prewired boom mics, radio connections for both PRC and Motorola use, dual radio compatibility as well as environmental monitoring through ambient noise detection
- IBH was also designed to interface with wide variety of oxygen mask systems for HALO and airborne operations such as the PHAOS and MBU
- Originally provided with ANVIS-6 NVG mount, the IBH is also compatible with Wilcox or other NVG mounts for the PVS 7/14/15/18/21 goggles
- Size adjustment is achieved through a modular pad set that also provided the user comfort as well as impact protection
- Uses 4-point chin strap assembly
- Pictures feature: IBH helmet with oxygen mask adapter (right and left), Scott MBU-12/P oxygen mask, compact parachutist oxygen system, PVS-15 NVG, Oakley A-frame goggle, Wilcox NVG mount, and a comm cord connected between oxygen mask and the IBH headset
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