PROTOTYPE HGU Navy Pilot Flight Helmet With MBU Mask

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Hello All!!! I HATE to let this one go, but I'm getting rid of my collection, so we go! This helmet is the 8th Tac-Air prototype, based on modified HGU-55/P, proposed by Gentex Corp for a 600 knot windblast visored helmet for use by the USAF and US Navy. The design was accepted by the Navy and the current production HGU-68 can trace its roots all the way back to this batch of prototype helmets. The helmet has the Integrated Chin/Nape Starp Assembly which is a unique three-piece assembly that threads through the helmet and adjusts at the chinstrap and nape area. Interesting features on this early prototype design are the 600 knot visor assembly which includes a dark lens. Also the visor knob guide has no removal tab , it is all one piece. The visor tracks are also unique with difference features by comparing to later HGU-68/p's. Another interesting feature is that the leather on the sides is shorter than the later 68's , and the visor cover snaps are located higher on the shell so the securing straps for the leather cover are much shorter. This particular helmet came out of a DRMO sale and shows considerable flying usage. As you can see, it's date 1989 as is the MBU-23 mask that it came with. Not knowing the full history of this set, I can assume that it was flown together. It is in remarkable shape given it's age and would be read more

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