| 6B47 | |
|---|---|
6B47 helmet at the Ministry of Defence Innovation Day 2013 | |
| Type | Combat helmet |
| Place of origin | Russian Federation |
| Service history | |
| Used by | SeeUsers |
| Wars | Syrian Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Armokom |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Armokom |
| Produced | 2013-present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | ≤ 1 kg |
6B47 is a standard ballistic helmet of theArmed Forces of the Russian Federation. Developed byArmokom, it is a part of theRatnik infantry combat system.[1]
It was reported to be seen in Syria.[2]
The 6B47 was developed by Armokom from 2011 onwards. The company had previously developed and produced the6B7-1 and 6B7-1M helmets for the Russian army.[3][4]
The 6B47 helmet provides protection from:
The helmet provides the ability to use standard communications equipment, and differs from previous helmets in its ability to mountnight 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]