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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.
Starting with the MICH, the NVG mount is a standard attachment to the front of the helmet. So as you shop for airsoft helmets, you'll bound to come across this acronym.
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.
Ops-Core also designed the ARC, a set of modular rails that are very similar to the Picatinny rails for the guns. The ARC is made out of plastic to provide a lightweight accessory mounting system for the helmet. The rails are designed to be mounted on a ACH, therefore, you'll see ACH-ARC as a combo.
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 has introduced the FAST helmet prototypes during the 2008 SHOT Show. The FAST helmet incorporates NVG mount and ARC on the ACH. Although the U.S. military has not formally accepted the FAST helmet, it has caught on quick because of its modular accessory mounting system. Now, it seems everyone wants a FAST helmet replica.
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