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Army researchers develop futuristic helmet
Defense Talk ^ | 11/3/2010 | Defense Talk

Posted on 11/03/2010 9:09:42 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld

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To: Ramius

and it only needs a 30 lb battery to run for 6 hours.....


21 posted on 11/03/2010 11:44:12 PM PDT by ASOC (What are you doing now that Mexico has become OUR Chechnya?)
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The “real” problem with headgear with kind of equipment is the weight. Every ounce added to a helmet contributes to an inordinate amount of strain on the soldier as he/she is moving from point to point, aiming their weapons, looking up from the prone position, doing anything.
22 posted on 11/04/2010 6:47:38 AM PDT by wbarmy (I chose to be a sheepdog once I saw what happens to the sheep.)
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