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The BK-3 is a Croatian [[Combat helmet]] produced by Šestan-Busch<ref>http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/lithuania/</ref>, and is the standard combat helmet of the [[Croatian Armed Forces]]. It is also widely exported to many NATO and Middle Eastern customers. It is made from [[Aramid]] fibre, with antiballistic protection level IIIA according to NIJ 0106.01 and antiballistic protection v50≥ 650 m/s according to STANAG 2920.<ref>https://www.sestan-busch.hr/?gid=13&aid=63</ref> The helmet was formerly made of [[Kevlar]]. The shape of the helmet is very similar to the [[Gefechtshelm M92]] helmet of the [[Bundeswehr]], which itself is derived from the U.S [[Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops|PASGT helmet]]. Šestan-Busch have patents on their "boltless technology" construction of their helmets and on their "SHOTECK inside equipment" head protection systems.<ref>https://www.sestan-busch.hr/?gid=19</ref> Also similar to the German M92 is the standard three-point chin strap. The latest issue variant has integrated side rails for lights and front NVG mount. |
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'''The BK-3 is a Croatian kevlar combat helmet''' produced by Šestan-Busch<ref>http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/lithuania/</ref>, and is the standard combat helmet of the [[Croatian Armed Forces]]. It is also widely exported to many NATO and Mid-East customers. Latest issue variant has integrated side rails for lights and front NVG mount. |
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The BK-3 is a Croatian Combat helmet produced by Šestan-Busch[1], and is the standard combat helmet of the Croatian Armed Forces. It is also widely exported to many NATO and Middle Eastern customers. It is made from Aramid fibre, with antiballistic protection level IIIA according to NIJ 0106.01 and antiballistic protection v50≥ 650 m/s according to STANAG 2920.[2] The helmet was formerly made of Kevlar. The shape of the helmet is very similar to the Gefechtshelm M92 helmet of the Bundeswehr, which itself is derived from the U.S PASGT helmet. Šestan-Busch have patents on their "boltless technology" construction of their helmets and on their "SHOTECK inside equipment" head protection systems.[3] Also similar to the German M92 is the standard three-point chin strap. The latest issue variant has integrated side rails for lights and front NVG mount.
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