{"product_id":"original-u-s-modern-f-16-fighting-falcon-pilot-helmet-hgu-55-p-with-two-oxygen-masks-in-carrying-case","title":"Original U.S. Modern F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot Helmet HGU-55\/P with Two Oxygen Masks in Carrying Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Available. Excellent condition genuine late 1990s era U.S. Aviator HGU-55\/P flying helmet in size large that comes with earphones, two oxygen masks and tinted bungee visor. This is a very good example offered in a used and worn condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior shell tag reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8475-01-446-2438-LS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\/N 81D5330-8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELMET HGU-55\/P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLARGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 EACH    3-00 (MARCH 2000)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSP0100-00-D-5014-0001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMFR: 97427\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet also comes with a spare visor still wrapped in paper! The two oxygen masks are in similar condition and one has a sticker reading \u003cstrong\u003e23OCT\u003c\/strong\u003e. The connectors retain their data tags showing manufacture by Gentex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tag in the carrying bag reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAG, FLYER’S, HELMET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPO100-98-F-EC43\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8415-00-782-2989\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNICOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for research \u0026amp; to be displayed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 80s modifications continued to be made as advances in aircrew protective helmet technology led to new products, incorporating both new materials and improved fabrication techniques. These modifications included communication upgrades, visor and external shell design, more comfortable internal liner and updated oxygen breathing mask systems. Advanced research on new Tactical life support systems led to a new generation of helmets for use in high performance aircraft and for Nuclear Biological Chemical protection. During the early 90s the USAF standard flight helmet HGU-55\/P was modified to incorporate the COMBAT EDGE system designed to improve high performance fighter pilot tolerance to high G maneuvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HGU-48\/P made by Gentex was in the early version based on a modified HGU-22\/P shell (PRK-37\/P was used in the later version). The shell was trimmed by a life support technician at Nellis Air Force Base to appease pilots complaining about the poor visibility and weight of the HGU-26\/P. internal custom fit liner was normally used and dark gray leather sections were glued to the outside of the shell to provide a resting surface for the visor in the stowed position and prevent scarring of the helmet surface when raising or lowering visor. Snap-on visor assembly attached to the outside shell by snap fasteners on each side was utilized. Cast retainers were used to secure the MBU-5\/P or MBU-12\/P oxygen masks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43099512209477,"sku":"ONSV25OKC069","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25OKC069__01.jpg?v=1752851209","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-modern-f-16-fighting-falcon-pilot-helmet-hgu-55-p-with-two-oxygen-masks-in-carrying-case","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}