The Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet is lighter than the current version and has a better center of gravity than current headgear to reduce stress on aviators’ backs and necks.
The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets.
The advanced flight helmet—designated the "Next-Generation Fixed-Wing Helmet" (NGFWH)—will be manufactured by the Gentex ...
The U.S. Navy has selected the Gentex Pursuit helmet as the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) to equip flight crews of E-2D, F/A-18, E/A-18G, T-45, T-6 and UJTS. Gentex Corporation has ...
The helmets are much lighter than the legacy headgear and easily upgradeable to incorporate advancements — such as heads-up displays and night vision.
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Carbon-Fiber Helmets to Replace Legacy Fleet

The U.S. Navy awarded Gentex Corporation a $22.6 million firm-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to ...
A modern helmet for the modern fighter, PURSUIT is designed to support advances in aircraft helmet-mounted display systems.
The U.S. Navy has taken another step in modernizing its flight equipment by awarding a US$ 22.6 million contract to Gentex Corporation for the supply of more than 5,000 next-generation helmets for the ...