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Figure 4-3. Helmet model DH-132 liner, rear view.
4-4. HELMET
a.
Helmet Shell. The model DH-132 helmet shell has two web straps, equipped with snap fasteners, riveted on
each side of the front of the shell for attaching the helmet liner. A fastener is riveted on the rear of the shell for
snap fastening the liner elastic strap, A 4 1/2- by 2-inch (11.43 by 5.06 cm) size fastener tape is cemented to
the inside top front of shell. It engages with fastener tape on the liner to hold the liner in the shell. The shell is
edged with rubber at an equal Width on each side of the shell. The Model DH-132A’s helmet shell is designed
to provide ballistic protection to the wearer. It is made of multiple layers of high-strength Aramid Ballastic cloth
bonded with a hard plastic resin. If helmet is cracked, has Iamination separation or any fabric fibers are visibly
cut or raised on the shell body, helmet is not repairable.
b. Headset-Microphone Kit. Models DH-132A and DH-132 helmet liners are equipped with headset-microphone
kit MK-1697-G.
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