Global InformationBangtan Helmet information
| Bangtan Helmet | |
|---|---|
 South Korean soldiers wearing Bangtan helmet in Kabul, Afghanistan. | |
| Type | Combat helmet |
| Place of origin | South Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1971–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Iran–Iraq War Persian Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Han Pil-sun |
| Designed | 1971 |
| Manufacturer | Oriental Industry Silver Star Company Farhat Trading Company (copy) H.H. Didizian (copy) |
| Variants | M80, M90 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 950 g |
The Bangtan Helmet (Korean: 방탄 헬멧; Bangtan is Korean for "anti-ballistic" or "bulletproof") is a combat helmet developed by South Korea in 1971. Despite the name, the helmet was not designed to withstand against direct hitting bullets but to protect against heavy objects and bomb shrapnel–a standard for 1970s military world wide; though, it was one of the earliest military helmets that applied non-metal composite material to reduce the weight while increasing the protection. The name was given as a commemorate for being superior than the M1 helmet. The helmet configuration is based on the latest version of the M1.[1][2][3][4][5]
Since the introduction of the New Type Bangtan Helmet (신형 방탄 헬멧), later known as KH-B2000, in 2003, the name gradually changed to Old Type Bangtan Helmet (구형 방탄 헬멧), and the helmet is phasing out from active service since 2004.[6] There is no official model number given to the helmet, but the Ministry of Defense sometimes calls it a "nylon helmet", named after a material of the helmet.[7]
The helmet is also known as the M76 by collectors.
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- ^ "연말보급 예정인 신형 방탄헬멧". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "국방부 "방탄헬멧 문제없다"". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-05.