Ares 1 – NIJ IIIA+
- The Ares 1 helmet is built to exceed NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA+ specs for 9mm, 357 sig, and 44 Magnum.
- Additionally, the Ares 1 helmet is capable of defeating 16 gr RCC Frag and 17 gr FSP frag. and it provides the wearer with AR/PD 10-02 Mil-Spec Blunt Trauma protection on all sides and the crown.
- With a total weight of a full-cut helmet coming in at 3.6 lbs, this is the lightest Level IIIA+ frag-rated helmet on the market.
- By utilizing a matrix of aerospace composite materials, aramid fibers, and our patented polymer technologies we can deliver a helmet that provides superior multi-hit ballistic protection as well as frag and blunt trauma protection in an extraordinarily lightweight Level IIIA+ helmet.
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Color options
Cut Options
Threat Protection:
- NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA+.
- 9mm 124gr FMJ RN 1400 fps.
- 357 sig 125gr FMJ 1480 fps.
- 44 Mag 240gr SJHP 1430 fps.
- 16gr RCC Frag - V50 2622 fps.
- 17gr FSP Frag - V50 2235 fps.
- 5.7x28mm (FN57) SS197 blue tip, SS195 HP.
- Independently tested to exceed NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA+.
- The high-cut helmet weighs 3.2 lbs for the full system - shell weight is 2.2 lbs
- The full-cut helmet weighs 3.6 lbs with pads & retention system, shell weight is 2.9 lbs
- Exceeds DEA and FBI Ballistic Research Helmet Testing Protocols for 9mm & 44 Mag BFD
- Exceeds VPAM 3 and HPQ-TP0401.018 Sec.9 with a maximum BFD of 11mm
Options
- ACH style helmet available in full, mid, and high cut
- 7 pad memory foam padding
- 4-point adjustable harness or upgrade to the BOA adjustable suspension system
- Wilcox three-hole NVG shroud
- Accessory rails for mounting accessories and ear protection
- Available colors Black, OD Green, Tan
- Sizes S/M and L/XL shells available
