Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf
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This is a product specification sheet for the FAST SF High Cut Helmet System manufactured by Ops-Core, a Gentex Corporation subsidiary. The document details technical specifications, performance capabilities, sizing information, and available configurations for this ballistic protective helmet system.
The FAST SF is designed as a lightweight, mission-configurable helmet for USSOCOM and elite special operations forces worldwide. The helmet offers ballistic protection from 9mm rounds at 1,200 feet per second with a shell weight of just 1.44 lbs (655g) for size large. Key features include a Lightweight Modular Bungee Shroud with carabiner clips for NVG retention, PowerPath ARC Rail system for accessory mounting, expanded polypropylene liner for impact protection with molded-in vent holes, Head-Loc retention chinstrap, external VELCRO Brand loop kit for accessory attachment, and compatibility with over-the-head communication accessories. The helmet meets NIJ 0106.01 with NIJ 0108.01 Level IIIA standards and achieves a minimum V50 ballistic rating of 1,195 feet per second for 124-grain 9mm FMJ ammunition. The shell features two-stage non-slit construction with an areal density of 1.22 lbs/ft² and thickness of 0.220 inches. Available sizes include Medium through XX-Large with head circumferences ranging from 20⅞ to 25⅛ inches. Colors offered are Tan 499, Black, Ranger Green, MultiCam, and Urban Gray. The system weight for a large helmet with vented liner and Occ-Dial suspension is 2.33 lbs (1,059g). The helmet is controlled for export under U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR 15 CFR 730-774) and requires prior U.S. Government authorization for export.
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FAST® SF
High Cut Helmet System
The FAST SF is readily identified as the primary choice for USSOCOM and elite special operations forces worldwide. Offering ballistic protection from 9mm rounds
(1200 f/s) and with a shell weight of just 1.44 lbs. / 655g (size L), the SF sets the standard for lightweight, mission-configurable headborne solutions.
• Lightweight Modular Bungee Shroud (MBS) reduces snag hazards and features carabiner clips to improve NVG retention and stability while reducing interference with other rail-mounted accessories
• PowerPath ARC Rail system provides a lightweight mounting solution for Ops-Core headborne ecosystems
• Interior of the helmet features an expanded polypropylene (EPP) liner, offering enhanced impact protection, and molded-in vent holes provide increased airflow and reduce heat stress
• Head-Loc retention Chinstrap maintains security and stability
• External VELCRO® Brand loop kit allows for quick and easy attachment and detachment of headborne accessories
• Proprietary recessed groove accommodates over-the-head communication accessories with no interference and allows for helmet donning and doffing without headset removal
• Available with Occ-Dial suspension system
SPECIFICATIONS
Tan 499 Black MultiCam® Urban GrayRanger Green
Performance Specification**: Modified and Abbreviated Family of Tactical Headborne
Systems, dated June 30th 2017; Ops-Core Performance Specification FAST SF PS-1228
NIJ Standards: NIJ 0106.01 with NIJ 0108.01 Level IIIA (9mm FMJ @ 1,400 ft/s) Threat
Ballistic Testing:
**Not all suspension/retention options are tested to full stated standards.
Compression Testing: Top-Bottom = .020” (0.51 mm) Max @ 400 lbs. (181.44 kg), Side-Side = .125” (3.18 mm) Max @ 300 lbs. (136.08 kg) lbs.
Environmental Resistance: Temperature -Storage and Operating at Ambient, Cold -60° F
(-51° C), and Hot +160° F (71° C), Temperature Shock, Flame Resistance, Altitude, Seawater, Field Agent Resistance, Weatherometer
Shell Construction: Two-Stage Non Slit
Areal Density: 1.22 lbs/ft² (5957 g/m²)
Shell Thickness: 0.220” (5.58mm)
Shell Geometry (Curvature): FAST
Cut Style (Side Protection): High Cut
Available Sizes: Medium (M), Large (L), X-Large (XL), XX-Large (XXL)
Available Colors:
Blunt Impact Protection: 150 g’s maximum at 10 ft/s. Maximum allowable dent 0.023”
Projectile Minimum V50 BL(P) at 0°(±5°) Obliquity (ft/s)
Minimum V50 BL(P) at 0°(±5°) Obliquity (m/s)
2 - Grain RCC 4,200 1,280
4 - Grain RCC 3,475 1,059
16 - Grain RCC 2,475 754
64 - Grain RCC 1,750 533
17 - Grain FSP 2,297 700
124 - Grain 9mm FMJ*** 1,195 (+50/-0) 364 (+15/-0)
*** 9mm is V0 tested at this velocity with Backface Transient Deformation (BTD) under 23.4mm (Crown), 27.1mm (Sides), 29mm (Front), and 19.1mm (Rear) when tested on multi-sized clay-filled headforms in accordance with the USSOCOM
FTHS Specification.
† Helmets built after July 1st, 2023 will feature the PowerPath ARC Rails
SHOWN WITH
PowerPath ARC Rails†
FAST SF
Available Sizes
Available Sizes
Size
Head Size (Circumference)
FAST SF Shell Weight (Shell with Paint & Edge Band)
SHELL SIZING & COVERAGE
SHELL WEIGHT**
SYSTEM WEIGHT**
Square Coverage
FAST SF System Weight (FAST SF Shell with Vented Lux Liner w/ Occ-Dial Universal Fitband)
Medium
Medium
20 7/8 - 22 in (53-56 cm)
1.39 lbs (630g)
137 in2 (884 cm2)
X-Large
X-Large
23 1/4 - 24 3/8 in (59-62 cm)
1.65 lbs (750g)
163 in2 (1052 cm2)
Large
Large
Large
22-23 1/4 in (56-59 cm)
1.44 lbs (655g)
148 in2 (955 cm2)
2.33 lbs (1059g)
XX-Large
XX-Large
24 3/8 – 25 1/8 in (62-64 cm)
1.72 lbs (780g)
171 in² (1103 cm²)
SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
(**Estimated calculations of weights) Note: All measurements are +/- 3% tolerance
Contact Us Ops-Core is committed to designing advanced performance capabilities for the elite warrior. For more information regarding the Ops-Core FAST SF High Cut Helmet System, contact Ops-Core Customer Service at +1 888.894.1755 or groundcs@gentexcorp.com. The FAST SF High Cut Helmet System is controlled for export by the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR 730-774. The export of this helmet and related technical information requires prior authorization from the U.S. Government.
www.ops-core.comCopyright © 2023 Gentex Corporation. Ops-Core, the Ops-Core logo, and FAST are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation or its affiliates.
PowerPath is a trademark of Gentex Corporation or its affiliates. VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro BVBA, used with permission.
MultiCam is a registered trademark of LineWeight LLC. REV.20231018
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