Air Force Moves Ahead With New Helmet Prototype

The U.S. Air Force selected LIFT Airborne Technologies to develop its next-generation helmet for fixed-wing air crews.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 01:50 PM ET

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The U.S. Air Force is redesigning its helmet for fixed-wing aircrews for the first time in nearly 40 years. (Courtesy: U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)

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The U.S. Air Force is replacing its nearly 40-year-old fixed-wing aircrew helmet with a next-generation design developed by LIFT Airborne Technologies.
The new helmet aims to address issues like long-term neck and back injuries, provide a better and more customizable fit for diverse pilot demographics (including various sizes, genders, and ethnicities), and optimize integration with modern helmet-mounted display systems.
Key features of the AV2.2 prototype include a lighter Koroyd construction, a five-liner pad system for customized fit, and updates for enhanced comfort, stability, and an optimized center of gravity.

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The U.S. Air Force says its fixed-wing aircrews are a step closer to getting a lighter, cooler, and better-fitting redesign of their nearly 40-year-old helmet.

The Air Force announced this week it has chosen LIFT Airborne Technologies to develop its next-generation helmet prototype that will address issues such as long-term neck and back injuries, pilot longevity, and improved fit across various sizes, genders, and ethnicities.