Chopper Pilot

I wish I had one of these when I was in :(

Nice mask...

I wasn't slamming you...the posting on the mil sight had the information about the mask...thats why I was asking, no other reason :-)

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i downloaded this photos may be one year before so i couldn't remember who was the photographer , but as far as i remember yep it was from a .mil site , but ican't remember which.

Also...FYI...this photo came out of a .mil site which included a description and photographer credit. Why it was posted here without that is very strange.

A helmet accessory, the MaxilloFacial Shield (MFS) safeguards the lower face from rotor wash, flying debris and windblast during helicopter operations. It is an optional upgrade to Gentex's HGU-56/P or HGU-84/P helmets.

For the HGU-56/P, an upgrade kit contains the face shield, helmet side hardware, shield side hardware and instructions for installation.


The MFS weighs less than five ounces, and offers an interface between shield and visor that reduces wind on the face. The shield offers ballistic fragmentation protection up to 550 feet per second (fps).

The MFS HGU-56/P version comes standard with dual side release latches that provide for positive lock and ambidextrous quick release of the shield. The MFS HGU-84/P version is attached to the helmet with adjustable straps and snaps.


The MFS is available in a subdued matte black finish that can be easily custom painted, and is compatible with Mike Lites%u2122. Further, a standard wire boom microphone or flexible boom microphone can be positioned behind the MFS, further enhancing communications clarity.

Again...not a pilot...

No matter why, it's cool

why do he need a helmet and mask like that?