The Hełm wz. 2000 is a combat helmet used by the Polish Army. Withdrawn from Polish service in favor of the wz. 2005 helmet.
| Hełm wz. 2000 | |
|---|---|
 An up-close image of a Polish Army soldier wearing a wz. 2000 helmet | |
| Type | Combat helmet |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users for details |
| Wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Military Institute of Armament Technology |
| Manufacturer | Resal Maskpol |
| Produced | 2000-2005 |
| No. produced | 10 000 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Size 2: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) |
History
editThe helmet was developed based on the German Schubert helmet. It has a characteristic shape of a green shell with black rubber rim. The internal equipment is based on a profiled rim with a so-called hammock. The sweatband is made of black leather (similar to the wz. 93 helmet).[1] It was attached to the supporting hoop with Velcro. The suspension bands are black. The ballistic resistance of the helmet is at the level of general military helmets of this type (>610 m/s). The main disadvantage of the wz. 2000 is limited compatibility with helmet-mounted night vision devices according to NATO rules.
The wz. 2000 helmet can be fitted with cloth helmet covers in wz. 93 Pantera camoflauge pattern (woodland and desert version) or blue cover intended for UN forces.
In addition to the basic version, a version for aeromobile forces was developed (an additional rear leather cushion was inserted inside the helmet) and an optionally mounted face shield.[2]
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Users
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Poland: Replaced by the wz. 2005 helmet.
Ukraine: Used during Russo-Ukrainian War.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets POLAND, POLISH helmet, Kevlar helmet". www.gostak.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ ".: World War Helmets - Casque Wz 2000 :". 2015-10-02. Archived from the original on 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Hełmy i kamizelki ze zbiórki w drodze z Polski na Ukrainę". Onet Wiadomości (in Polish). 2022-02-27. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
Books
edit- (in Polish) Kijak J., Hełmy Wojska Polskiego 1917-2000, Wydawnictwo Bellona, Warsaw 2004, ISBN 83-11-09636-8.