Global InformationS6 NBC Respirator information
| S6 NBC Respirator | |
|---|---|
 A S6 respirator with a filter | |
| Type | Gas mask |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1966–1986 (British military)[1] |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Science and Technology Laboratory |
| Manufacturer | Leyland and Birmingham Rubber Company Avon Rubber Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (Turkey) |
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The Service Respirator No. 6 (S6), also known as Respirator NBC S6 No. 1 Mark 1 was a protective gas mask issued to the British Armed Forces. It was developed in the 1950s and issued for general service from 1966 to 1986, when it was replaced by the S10. Currently, the S6 is not used by the British military.
It's usually worn in conjunction with the NBC No. 1 Mk III CBRN protective suit.[2]
- ^ "S6 Respirator". Archived from the original on 2013-03-12. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ^ "NBC". Crusader80.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-02-27.