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GLOBAL AIRCREW & AIRCRAFT MAINTAINERS High Performance Flight Equipment
GLOBAL AIRCREW & AIRCRAFT MAINTAINERS High Performance Flight Equipment
Gentex Corporation is a leader in high-performance flight equipment for aircrew and aircraft maintainers, adhering to U.S. Military specifications for over 66 years. The company is known for its quality management and innovative solutions in helmet systems, hearing protection, and communication solutions.
- Helmet Systems: Gentex provides helmet systems for fixed wing, rotary wing, and cross-platform applications, focusing on stability, reduced neck strain, and integration with Helmet Mounted Displays (HMDs).
- Visual Acuity: Visors maintain optical quality and protect against debris and UV rays.
- Comprehensive Capabilities: Solutions include blunt force head-trauma protection, hearing protection, respiratory and CBRN protection.
Gentex uses human factors engineering to enhance user comfort and safety, collaborating internationally on projects like the F-35 Program.
- Fixed Wing Helmet Systems: Includes the HGU-55/P, known for its lightweight design and compatibility with high-G maneuvers.
- Rotary Wing Helmet Systems: Features the Apache Block III System with integrated display and sight systems.
Gentex operates centers of excellence in the U.S. and the U.K., providing training, service, and support to ensure optimal product performance.
- The Gentex HGU-56/P Improved Rotary Wing Helmet System offers significant ballistic protection improvements without added weight.
- The ALPHA 900 Cross-Platform Helmet System is lightweight and provides impact and penetration resistance.
- Attenuation levels indicate the helmet's noise reduction capabilities.
- Gentex HGU-56/P: Designed for rotary wing aircrew with multi-fit capabilities.
- ALPHA 400 and ALPHA Eagle: Used by commercial pilots, optimized for night vision goggles.
- ALPHA 900: Scalable and configurable for fixed and rotary wing applications.
- The ALPHA 900 system supports various configurations, including air-to-sea operations with waterproof design.
- Advanced upgrades include hearing protection and communication solutions.
- Aircrew Helmet Noise Reduction (AHNR) technology provides significant noise reduction.
- Gentex Ear Seals and Low Profile Custom Communication Earplugs (LPCCE) enhance hearing protection and communication clarity.
- Gentex offers a range of microphones and communication cords for enhanced communication systems.
Gentex provides boom microphones for optimal positioning and noise-canceling, compatible with all Gentex and ALPHA helmet systems.
Designed for use with Oxygen and CBRN Masks, meeting high performance standards.
Gentex offers laser threat protection eyewear and visor lenses for various environmental conditions.
Gentex provides laser eye-protection visors and spectacles maintaining high visual transmission.
These shields protect the lower face from debris and windblast.
Gentex offers mounts for Night Vision Goggles for quick attachment and disconnection.
Gentex provides lightweight respiratory systems and advanced CBRN products.
Gentex offers components like anti-suffocation valves and amplified mask microphones.
Gentex's connectors meet military specifications, and their test equipment ensures functionality and safety.
- Gentex CRU-94/P and CRU-60/P Connectors: Ensure secure attachment with specific force requirements for disconnection.
- Gentex Quick Disconnect Assemblies: Designed for easy connection and disconnection.
- Advanced Life Support Integrated Tester (ALSIT): Portable device for testing oxygen masks and regulators.
- TACAIR Advanced CBRN Respirator System: Offers comprehensive protection for fixed-wing pilots.
- HGU-56/P Improvement Kit: Enhances helmet comfort and stability.
- Aegisound DANR Triple Hearing Protector: Provides superior hearing protection and communication.
- Regular replacement of critical components is recommended to maintain protection and performance levels.
Gentex offers hands-on workshops for Instructor Certification, ensuring proper use and maintenance of products.
Gentex encourages partnerships with local distributors for industry-leading products and support.
Gentex provides customized technical service and support, including fitting, maintenance, and repair of pilot flight equipment.
Gentex Corporation is located at 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA, USA. For more details, visit www.gentexcorp.com.
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GLOBAL AIRCREW & AIRCRAFT MAINTAINERS High Performance Flight Equipment
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MILITARY PEDIGREE With a history of innovation that spans over 100 years, Gentex Corporation is the leading supplier of high-performance flight equipment Designed to meet the evolving challenges of aircrew and aircraft maintainers, and the exacting for aircraft maintainers and military, law enforcement, and rescue aircrew worldwide. Leveraging Human Factors Engineering expertise, requirements of militaries worldwide, Gentex Corporation has designed and built flight equipment the company’s comprehensive line of durable and innovative helmet systems for fixed wing, rotary wing, and cross-platform...
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COMPREHENSIVE CAPABILITIES & TECHNOLOGIES HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING With over 66 years experience in the design and production of flight equipment for aircrew and aircraft maintainers, Gentex Corporation has developed a deep ADVANCING AIRCREW & AIRCRAFT MAINTAINER PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE Gentex Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities and technologies that enable us to deliver innovative solutions for aircraft maintainers and military, law enforcement, and rescue aircrew worldwide. Continually invested in and advanced at our six centers of excellence, our core competencies...
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F-35 PORTFOLIO For over 66 years, Gentex’s helmet systems have supported many key programs such as Apache Block III, Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), and Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT). Leveraging this legacy of innovation, Gentex was chosen once again to be part of the latest program designed to further advance aircrew technology, the F-35 Program. Designed to deliver affordable next generation strike-aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and U.S. allies, Gentex is developing the helmet system platform, along with respiratory, hearing, and eye protection...
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AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS CONTENTS Aircrew Helmet System Platforms Gentex leverages over 66 years experience in the development of flight equipment to meet the unique challenges of today’s aircrew. Fixed Wing Rotary Wing Our comprehensive line of durable and innovative fixed wing, rotary wing, and cross-platform helmet systems allow aircrew to easily integrate advanced capability upgrades without sacrificing protection. Capability Upgrades Hearing Protection & Communications Respiratory & CBRN Protection Additional Capability Upgrades Aircraft Maintainer Hearing Protection & Communications...
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Fixed Wing Helmet System Platforms Sold under the Gentex and ALPHA brands, Gentex Corporation is the world-leader in lightweight, highperformance helmet systems for high-G environments. To learn about Gentex Corporation’s integrated respiratory solutions for our fixed wing helmet systems, see page 45.
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AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / FIXED WING / Featured System AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / FIXED WING / HGU-55/P Fixed Wing Helmet System Standard U.S. Air Force fixed wing helmet with high equipment compatibility The most versatile fixed wing helmet available today, the HGU-55/P Fixed Wing Helmet System is available in two configurations to suit a full range of mission needs. The lightweight standard version is constructed of a graphite/aramid shell, which reduces head-borne weight and promotes high peripheral vision and head mobility. For high-performance maneuvers up to +9 Gs and to...
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AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / FIXED WING / AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / FIXED WING / COMPREHENSIVE FIXED WING PORTFOLIO Gentex Paramaster HALO/HAHO Fixed Wing Helmet System Fixed Wing Helmet System Fixed Wing Helmet System Fixed Wing Helmet System Helmet System Hard-mounted visor and mask-receiver cover reduces snag hazards during ejection. German Air Force Qualified. 600 KEAS safety and unrivaled performance for day and night missions with dual visors, NVG quick disconnect, and optional COMBAT EDGE bladder kit. U.S. Navy configured helmet with maximal comfort and peripheral vision....
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Rotary Wing Helmet System Platforms Sold under the Gentex and ALPHA brands, Gentex Corporation manufactures the widest range of rotary wing helmet systems designed to provide unparalleled capabilities with exceptional safety. Photo by U.S. Department of Defense
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AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / ROTARY WING / Featured System AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / ROTARY WING / Improved Rotary Wing Helmet System Integrated Rotary Wing Helmet System The U.S. Army standard with leading impact protection Helmet mounted display integration with leading impact protection We improved our most popular rotary wing helmet system to support the U.S. Army Air Soldier Program objective to reduce the weight and bulk of flight safety equipment for extended mission requirements of rotary wing aircrew. The HGU-56/P Improved Rotary Wing Helmet System weighs less than the standard...
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AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / ROTARY WING / AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / ROTARY WING / COMPREHENSIVE ROTARY WING PORTFOLIO Complementing the improved Gentex HGU-56/P and the ALPHA Eagle Helmet Systems’ industry standards, Gentex provides a full line of rotary wing helmet systems to meet the broad array of aircrew needs. ALPHA Eagle Rotary Wing Helmet System Rotary Wing Helmet System Rotary Wing Helmet System Rotary Wing Helmet System Rotary Wing Aircrew Ballistic Helmet (ABH) System Versatile system used for commercial operations including airborne law enforcement and air ambulance services....
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Helmet System Platforms Adopted by the U.K. MoD, our advanced, scalable, and highly configurable ALPHA 900 line of military helmet systems is the only aircrew helmet platform that supports both fixed and rotary wing applications, reducing the logistics trail for those responsible for supporting both helmet platforms. Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster
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AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / CROSS-PLATFORM / Featured System AIRCREW HELMET SYSTEM PLATFORMS / CROSS-PLATFORM / Cross-Platform Helmet Systems Modern, Lightweight Design; Advanced Performance and Protection Scalable and Easily Configurable with Qualified Capability Upgrades to Meet Mission Specific Needs Military pilot helmet system adopted by the U.K. MoD Using an epoxy resin aramid and a carbon fiber shell, the ALPHA 900 is lighter in weight than prior models, while providing necessary impact and penetration resistance. The lighter weight, plus a streamlined design, featuring a ratcheting...
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