6B47 is a standard ballistic helmet of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Developed by Armokom, it is a part of the Ratnik infantry combat system.[1]

6B47
6B47 helmet at the Ministry of Defence Innovation Day 2013
TypeCombat helmet
Place of originRussian Federation
Service history
Used bySee Users
WarsSyrian Civil War
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Production history
DesignerArmokom
Designed2011
ManufacturerArmokom
Produced2013-present
Specifications
Weight≤ 1 kg

History

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It was reported to be seen in Syria.[2]

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The 6B47 was developed by Armokom from 2011 onwards. The company had previously developed and produced the 6B7-1 and 6B7-1M helmets for the Russian army.[3][4]

The 6B47 helmet provides protection from:

  • 9-mm 57-N-181S bullets from a PM pistol from a distance of 5 meters;
  • fragment simulators (steel balls with a diameter of 6.3 mm and a mass of 1.05 g) at a speed of no more than 630 m/s.

The helmet provides the ability to use standard communications equipment, and differs from previous helmets in its ability to mount night vision devices and other equipment. It retains its protective properties at temperatures from −50 to +50 °C. Its guaranteed shelf life is at least 8 years, of which the guaranteed service life is at least 5 years.[5][6]

According to Armocom deputy general director Oleg Faustov, the 6B47 is the lightest helmet made by the company.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "В России создали сверхлегкий шлем из композитной брони" (in Russian). 2022-11-14.
  2. ^ https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2019/12/20/the-war-trade-how-italy-sold-armoured-vehicles-to-russia-their-deployment-with-syrian-army-militias/
  3. ^ "Специальный шлем 1-го класса защиты 6Б47 для Ратника - ВПК.name". vpk.name. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  4. ^ "Защитный шлем П7 (6Б7) Вооруженных Сил России #2". Archived from the original on 13 September 2019.
  5. ^ "Деловая программа «Интерполитех-2013 »". Archived from the original on 8 December 2015.
  6. ^ "От 6Б7 до 6Б47 Современные Российские шлемы | ОБЗОР ШЛЕМА". Youtube.
  7. ^ https://armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/russian_soldiers_will_receive_new_6b43_6b45_body_armour_and_6b47_combat_helmets_tass_12705162.html
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