Article about: 2007 dated TC 2000 series MICH/ACH as produced by Mine Safety Appliance ( MSA ) these helmets deliver advanced ballistic, fragmentation,and impact head protection, with unsurpassed comfort f
2007 dated TC 2000 series MICH/ACH as produced by Mine Safety Appliance ( MSA ) these helmets deliver advanced ballistic, fragmentation,and impact head protection, with unsurpassed comfort for long-term use. The helmet’s low-profile design reduces the risk of interference in target acquisition and ensures compatibility with NVGs (night-vision goggles), MSA’s CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Gas Masks, and MSA’s communication devices.
An innovative suspension system of movable comfort pads provides customized sizing and superior comfort. The sized pads conform to the shape of your head to distribute the helmet’s weight evenly and comfortable. Simply adjust and move the absorbent pads for a flexible, personalized fit.
Tested Under Fire The MSA ACH was developed for the U.S. Military Special Operations Command, meeting stringent requirements and unprecedented demands , and setting new performance standards.
Named a Best Invention by U.S. Army Materiel Command, the U.S. Army was so impressed that MSA’s ACH was adopted as the standard of issue for all troops deploying to the Iraq/Afghanistan Operations Theatre.
The MSA TC 2000 ACH Features :
-Ballistic-resistant Kevlar® shell
-7 Pad Suspension System
-4 point Retention System, Chinstrap/Nape -Strap (O.D. Green or Black)
-Pre-drilled 3 hole for NVG Mount
-Pads are 3/4" Thickness.
-Ballistic Resistance 9mm, 124 grain, FMJ @ 1450 fps,backface < 12 mm Fragmentation Resistance
-2 grain RCC @ 4075 fps,4 grain RCC @ 3450 fps,16 grain RCC @ 2425 fps,64 grain RCC @ 1700 fps,17 grain FSP @ 2150 fps
-Compatible with the use of all major gas masks worn under the helmet
-Weights: Medium, 3.0 lbs.,Large 3.25 lbs., XL 3.4 lbs.
-Berry Amendment Compliant
-No degradation of performance after 3’ immersion in salt water for 3 hours
-Color: Tan
-Made in USA
This particular example is sporting a MARPAT camouflage reversible cover manufactured by Lions Volunteer Blind Inc.. And a Norotos Universal Shroud it is one of the most widely-recognized NVG helmet shrouds in service with US Special Operations Forces today.
Norotos worked closely with troops to develop a state-of-the-art NVG mount solution that addresses the realities of modern warfare.
The unmistakable Universal Shroud is the product of this design effort and delivers exactly what its name implies. It is compatible with nearly all helmets in use by the DOD (including, but not limited to MICH/ACH, CVC, PASGT, FAST, PRO-TECH, A-Alpha) and will hard mount to those drilled for either the standard single hole or MARSOC/WARCOM three hole patterns.
Non-drilled helmets are not a problem because the Universal Shroud can be coupled with the optional Norotos Strap Assembly.
The Norotos Universal Shroud helps to reduce goggle-to-helmet wobble with its built-in Advanced Stability Management System.
Starting with the back side of the shroud, an affixed gasket runs the perimeter of the unit’s unique curvature and creates a compression effect when the shroud is tightened down to the helmet. It also helps the shroud adapt to the slight changes in surface geometry between helmet designs and shell sizes.
The front face of the shroud has four high endurance rubber shock absorbers that compress between the shroud and NVG mount. A specially designed tether plug on the shroud surface allows the operator to affix a length of 550 cord between the NVG optic and the shroud.
This important feature helps insure the retention of valuable equipment if it becomes disengaged during a drama. The plug can be freed from the shroud under high pressure for individual safety or storage of an NVG.
The unit itself is extremely low profile with no sharp edges to snag risers during airborne ops the shroud does not need to be taped for a jump.
The interface mates with the standard issue USGI Rhino Arm mounting bracket It will also take the Norotos AKA2 or INVG Mounts right out of the box.
Other Norotos mounts can be adapted to fit using Norotos-manufactured Shroud-to-Bracket kits.
The Universal Shroud takes more force to secure and release the mount than a standard MICH Plate. But, once the mount is secured, it is extremely solid.
Thanx for the replies gents and as to my modern helmet collection I will see if I can put something together this weekend or you could just send me a friend request on FB Dirites and I have a good many of them in my photo albums..
MSA TC 2000 Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH
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