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Lightweight Helmet
USMC Lightweight Helmet in brown color
TypeHelmet
Place of originUnited States of America
Service history
In service2003–present
Used byUnited States Marine Corps
United States Navy
WarsGlobal War on Terrorism
  • Iraq War
  • War in Afghanistan
  • Russo-Ukrainian War
Production history
Designed2003
ManufacturerBAE Systems, Gentex Corporation
ProducedJune 2003 – present
Specifications
Weightapprox. 3.2 lbs/1.45 kg

The Lightweight Helmet (LWH), also known as the Lightweight Marine Corps Helmet[1] or Lightweight Marine Helmet, is an armored helmet that is used by the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Navy. It is the U.S. Marine Corps' replacement for the PASGT combat helmet and is derived from the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet.

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