QGF-03

Combat helmet of China's PLA
Soldiers wearing the QGF-03

The QGF-03 helmet (Chinese: QGF03钢盔) is a combat helmet deployed by the People's Liberation Army in 2005. The helmet, like its predecessor the QGF-02, is made from a Kevlar composite material and replaces older steel helmets such as the GK80 for frontline troops.

History

The QGF-03 is being replaced by the QGF-11[1] (Type 11)[2] and the Type 15A helmet, based on a tender notice issued by the PLA on August 4, 2017.[3]

Development

The QGF-03 helmet was a development from the first Chinese kevlar helmet, the QGF-02, first produced in 1994[4] and issued to units such as the Hong Kong Garrison and the Macao Garrison.[2] The QGF-02 was intended to be lighter than the existing steel helmets and ballistically equivalent to the US PASGT helmet.

The development of the helmet was based on the Gefechtshelm M92.[2] It later changed to use the MICH helmet as a basis.[2]

Users

  •  China[2]
  •  Kenya: Reportedly used by Kenyan soldiers.[2]

References

  1. ^ https://www.sohu.com/a/257620861_100029801
  2. ^ a b c d e f https://k.sina.cn/article_6427350713_17f1996b900100qq28.html
  3. ^ "The army is rolling out a new generation of helmets that will bring night vision to the frontline".
  4. ^ "How much does PLA soldier's individual equipment cost? (2) - People's Daily Online". en.people.cn. Archived from the original on 30 July 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
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