THE CAIMAN BALLISTIC HELMET SYSTEM is a streamlined, lightweight next-generation Special Operations helmet solution. A series of modular accessories—including a Wilcox® Shroud, a lean rail system, and the innovative, multi-size APEX Liner System—enhance this helmet suite, ensuring users are equipped with the lightest, most comfortable, and highest performance head protection possible.
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Working directly with SOF operators, Revision built the Caiman Helmet System from the ground up, crafting a helmet solution designed for peak performance in high-intensity, volatile conditions—optimized for riverine, maritime, high-altitude, free-fall, and ground maneuvers. The result: an unconventional helmet system for unconventional missions.
Features
The Helmet System exceeds industry standard impact requirements
- Five Helmet Sizes: 39% of users benefit from better-fitting, comfortable, and lighter helmet
- Weight: Advanced materials and manufacturing processes achieve lightweight helmet solution
- Best-in-class APEX Liner System is infinitely customizable, providing the ultimate comfort and impact protection
- Entire helmet system is designed to seamlessly integrate with other military and communications equipment
- Suite designed for a range of uses including ground and maritime environments
- Integrated and Scalable System: Up or down armor with rails, NVG shroud, and optional full-face protection accessories (various visors and mandible guards)
- Ground-up design: minimizes weight & bulk while offering maximum protection & performance
- Apex Liner System
- Impact liner provides best-in-class impact protection
- Comfort liner – optimized for stability, comfort and heat mitigation
- Removable, repositionable sections – for integration with overhead communications equipment
- Dial Ratchet Mechanism adjusts the fit band – provides on-the-fly dial adjustment
- Easily adjusted for a comfortable fit
SKELETONIZED RAILS
- Ensures integration with dove-tail style attachments and O2 mask clips as well as other performance enhancing equipment – including ballistic and bump mandible guards
- Skeletonized rails – rugged, durable design but 30% lighter than current rails
- Built-in bungees provide integrated cable management and stability for NVGs
BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE
- 2gr FSP V50: > 1242 m/s (4075 ft/s)
- 4gr FSP V50: > 1052 m/s (3450 ft/s)
- 16gr FSP V50: > 739 m/s (2425 ft/s)
- 64gr FSP V50: > 518 m/s (1700 ft/s)
- 17gr FSP V50: > 670 m/s (2200 ft/s)
- 9mm RTP: Remington 124 grain FMJ, 9x19 mm projectile at 1195 + 50ft/s
- 9mm BFD: Remington 124 grain FMJ, 9x19 mm projectile at 1195 + 50ft/s 29 mm (All locations)
- Stops NIJ level IIIA Threats: (9mm, 44 mag & .357 SIG) (NIJ 0106.01)
BLUNT IMPACT PROTECTION
- Meets ACH requirements: 150g in all directions for 3 m/s (10 ft/s) impact
Weight
- Full system weight: 1124 g (40 oz., 2.5 lbs.)-(Medium Size)
- (Includes: Ballistic Shell, Wilcox® L4 Shroud, Rails, Liner & Retention System)