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Airsoft helmet is a complicated topic, because they are replicas of real military helmets. But real military helmets provides a number of safety functions. Airsoft helmets mostly replicate the look. Few airsoft helmets provides civilian safety functions. In this article, we will help you understand the jargon to help you pick the airsoft helmet that is right for you.
Before we jump into airsoft helmet choices, let's get you started on understanding acronyms and terminology. That way when you look at MICH, ACH, ARC, etc., you'll have an idea what they are about.
If you see MICH while looking at airsoft helmets, it generally mean the airsoft helmet is shaped to replicate a Modular Integrated Communication Helmet. The actual MICH helmet is distributed throughout the U.S. military force, therefore it is a popular helmet among the retailers and players.
ACH replica is another popular helmet type to find at your local airsoft store. That because U.S. Army currently equip its troops with ACH. ACH based on the MICH.
U.S. military is currently developing the ECH. Because the ECH has not been finalized yet, there are very few replicas. However, airsoft versions will bound to show up when the design is closer to finalization.
Ops-Core introduced the FAST helmet prototypes during the 2008 SHOT Show. Although the U.S. military had not formally accepted the FAST helmet, it caught on quick. Now, it seemed everyone wanted a FAST helmet replica.
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