The US Army will be replacing its legacy combat helmet with the LW-ACH (Lightweight Advanced Combat Helmet). The main improvement over the legacy ACH helmet is a 10% reduction in weight. The new helmet manufactured by ArmourSource, weighs about 3 lbs (1.36 kg) compared to 3.3 lbs (1.50 kg) for the older helmet (Note: The weight depends on the size of the helmet. Comparison is made for L-size. The S-size weighs 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg) while the XL-size weighs 3.57 lbs (1.62 kg) ).
The LW-ACH also conform to an improved ballistic protection standard. A side-by-side comparison of the two types of helmet shows that the LW-ACH is rounder than the ACH. The ACH sports is flatter top to bottom shape.
Advanced Combat Helmet
Lightweight Advanced Combat Helmet
Asian Defence
Armorsource
The LW-ACH also conform to an improved ballistic protection standard. A side-by-side comparison of the two types of helmet shows that the LW-ACH is rounder than the ACH. The ACH sports is flatter top to bottom shape.
Advanced Combat Helmet
Lightweight Advanced Combat Helmet
Asian Defence
Armorsource
