israeli m76 type helmets
Sections:
- m76 (Or-201) helmet
- M76/86 (OR-202-76 / OR-402) helmet
- OR-404 helmet
m76 (or-201) helmet
The Israeli M76 composite helmet, also called the OR-201, was first introduced in 1976 and gradually replaced the Israeli made 3 point M1 helmet copy by the 1st Lebanon War in 1982. It was first seen in action in the Entebbe Raid in 1976.
The M76 helmet is made of a glass reinforced plastic (fiberglass within resin) and is only capable of stopping a 9mm round. The liner is made from green fabric secured to the shell by triangular A washers.. The most notable difference between the M76 and the M76/86 is the chinstrap, which is the same as the 3 point Israeli M1 helmet and the British MKII paratrooper helmet. Later helmets have an updated chinstrap. Lastly, the sweatband connects to the webbing with clips, just like an m1 helmet.
The M76 helmet is made of a glass reinforced plastic (fiberglass within resin) and is only capable of stopping a 9mm round. The liner is made from green fabric secured to the shell by triangular A washers.. The most notable difference between the M76 and the M76/86 is the chinstrap, which is the same as the 3 point Israeli M1 helmet and the British MKII paratrooper helmet. Later helmets have an updated chinstrap. Lastly, the sweatband connects to the webbing with clips, just like an m1 helmet.
m76/86 composite helmet
The M76/86, also known as the OR-202-76 and the OR- 402, is an improved version of the M76 helmet introduced in 1985. It was worn alongside the M76 until it gradually phased it out at an unknown time.
The M76/86 is made of a ballistic nylon or reinforced fiberglass with kevlar, which had better ballistic protection than its predecessor. Instead of the British MKII chinstrap style, the new chinstrap has an easier to use design made from black fabric with a quick release plastic buckle. Likewise, the suspension webbing was made from black or green fabric, and the sweatband connects to the webbing by a fabric loop, not a snap. A shock absorbing cushion is located in the crown of the webbing, but it is not always present.
The 1978 dated example shown above is actually a M76 but it has been refurbished with M76/86 parts. Other than the shell, this is a true M76/86. It has the shock absorbing pad along with a soldier applied cushion under the webbing for added comfort. The chinstrap is interesting because it sports a metal quick release buckle instead of a plastic one. The helmet is also covered with a specific camo fabric and net seen in use in the 2nd Lebanon War.
The M76/86 is made of a ballistic nylon or reinforced fiberglass with kevlar, which had better ballistic protection than its predecessor. Instead of the British MKII chinstrap style, the new chinstrap has an easier to use design made from black fabric with a quick release plastic buckle. Likewise, the suspension webbing was made from black or green fabric, and the sweatband connects to the webbing by a fabric loop, not a snap. A shock absorbing cushion is located in the crown of the webbing, but it is not always present.
The 1978 dated example shown above is actually a M76 but it has been refurbished with M76/86 parts. Other than the shell, this is a true M76/86. It has the shock absorbing pad along with a soldier applied cushion under the webbing for added comfort. The chinstrap is interesting because it sports a metal quick release buckle instead of a plastic one. The helmet is also covered with a specific camo fabric and net seen in use in the 2nd Lebanon War.
or-404 kevlar helmet
Unlike the other M76 style helmets, the OR-404 is entirely made of kevlar for maximum levels of ballistic protection. First introduced in the mid 1990's, it gradually phased out the M76/85 because of it's advanced protection. It's liner is