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Ballistic Helmet ATE® Lite HHV

Name: Ballistic Helmet ATE® Lite HHV
Brand: Hard Head Veterans
SKU: ATEGEN2_OD_S/M
Price: 978.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 978.99$ 1,654.99

The HHV ATE® Lite is an ultralight ballistic helmet that doesn't sacrifice protection for weight. The helmet shell (1.6lbs) is made up of UHMWPE and aramid fibers, and utilizes our patent pending Micro Lattice Pads to increase comfort and decrease backface deformation. Proudly made in Sweetwater, Texas the ATE Lite is the next generation for the ATE lineup from Hard Head Veterans.

Pre-Order Pricing Only: Expect 4-8 weeks to ship

What’s Included

-Micro Lattice Pads
-A3S Lite Night Vision Shroud
-M-LOK Mounting Rails
-Snap Back Retention
-Quick Attach/Detach Fidlock Suspension System
-Velcro Mounting Panels
-10 Year Shell Performance Guarantee

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Fully Tested by Accredited NIJ Laboratories

Proper Fit

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEAD

Start by wrapping a measuring tape around the circumference of your head, just above your ears and eyebrows. Where the tape overlaps is your measurement.
No measuring tape? No problem! Use a piece of string to mark the overlap, then measure the string.
Use the size chart to find where your optimal tactical helmet size should be.
Also, don't worry if you choose the wrong size. We offer an easy exchange policy!

Size Chart

SIZE	CIRCUMFERENCE
S	< 20 1/4"
M	20 1/4" - 23 1/2"
L	23 1/2" - 24 3/4"
XL	> 24 3/4"

If you are near the upper limit of a size we suggest selecting the 3/4" pad selection option.

M-LOK Tactical Helmet Accessory Rails

Utilizing the MAGPUL M-LOK® SYSTEM on tactical helmet rails have allowed us to reduce the overall profile of the ballistic helmet dramatically. This reduction in helmet profile translates into less of a risk of snagging in confined spaces or on parachute risers. It also gives the user enhanced modularity with accessory options, and fewer adapters to deal with. Look below to learn how the M-LOK mounting system works with our ballistic helmet and some of the most common rail accessories used.

How M-LOK® Mounting Works

Direct Mount Capability

Accessories are mountable directly from the front face of the slot. No access from the rear of the system is needed.

Cammed T-NUT The M-LOK

Direct attachment system features a custom, cammed T-Nut that positions the T-Nut consistently for installation and removal. Simply adjust the gap between the T-Nut and accessory to match the thickness of the mounting surface, align the T-Nuts with the slot, and insert in the desired location. An initial ¼ to ½ turn of the screw for each T-Nut rotates the nut into engagement and then you may tighten normally.

Quick Tip: Pre-Adjust the M-LOK nut to the correct depth thickness before installing onto the helmet mounted rail!

COMMON Helmet Rail ACCESSORIES

1913 Picatinny Rails:

The polymer rails from MAGPUL with 3, 5, 7, and 9 slots will all fit on our ATE GEN2 tactical helmet rails in various configurations. Just about any tactical accessory is designed to work with these Picatinny rails. You can buy these rails directly from MAGPUL. We also have our own Rotatable M-LOK Picatinny Rail for sale!

Lights

Tactical helmet lights are one of the most common additions to our ATE ballistic helmets. They come for just about every application from IR and red light, to super bright. Utilizing a standard 1913 Picatinny rail on the M-LOK system, you can mount any of them. More and more companies such as Surefire are including M-LOK mounts as well that will work directly with our ballistic helmet. Check out this blog on tactical helmet lights for more info!

Headset Adapters

Allow users to attach their communications headsets such as Peltor headsets or MSA Sordin headsets directly to the tactical helmet rail itself. For our M-LOK rails check out our RAK system if you want to mount comms directly our rails. Not sure on which helmet headset would work best for you? Check out our Tactical Headset Guide!

Cameras

Ballistic Helmet mounted video cameras also know as helmet cams have become prevalent for the enthusiast, police, and military. They allow for detailed after action reviews and reports, be it for training, evidence, or combat. You will find the most common ones in use in this blog post!

Ballistic Helmet Accessories Weights

It's easy to do, you think you may need all of these accessories, but do not forget that each one can add ounces to even lbs.

A3S LITE SHROUD

The A3S Lite Shroud weighs 32 grams and is the lightest on the market. With integrated rubber bumpers and machined aerospace aluminum inserts. This ensure zero play with the most common mounts and a solid connection.

A3S Shroud COMPATABILITY

Designed For Compatibility:

The A3S Shroud works with the most common NVG mounts. Such as the Wilcox L4 series, or Norotos RHINO's along with many others. If you want to learn more about the different types of NVG mounts, we have an in-depth guide!

Micro Lattice helmet pads

We are excited to finally offer our Micro Lattice helmet pads for tactical or ballistic helmets. These pads have been in development for years and through our partnership with Carbon® and their Digital Light Synthesis ™ manufacturing process we are able to create energy absorbing complex structures in a helmet pad that could never be manufactured before.

The Carbon DLS™ process enables lattice structures that absorb and dissipate energy through the precise tuning of strut thickness and cell size.

Up to a 66% decrease in ballistic transient deformation over standard foam pads
Up to a 21.70% decrease in blunt impact accelerations over standard foam pads
Lattice construction allows unrestricted airflow keeping helmets an average of 14 degrees cooler
Pads do not absorb sweat or water making them quick drying, positively buoyant, and easily washable.
Comfort lattice conforms evenly to the users head

WHAT TESTING IS MOST IMPORTANT?

When it comes to ensuring a tactical helmet performs there are no shortcuts. There is more than a simple resistance to penetration test, and they are best performed in a laboratory. Military helmets worn by our troops must pass a strenuous string of lab tests before a contract is even awarded. We use these same tests for the baseline of our helmets, then meet and exceed them. Any tactical ballistic helmet you ever consider purchasing should at the very least have satisfactory RTP (Resistance To Penetration), BTD (commonly referred to as Backface Deformation), V50, and Blunt Impact test data for review upon request from the manufacturer. We like to go a step further and publish this information directly on our website for review!

ATE Lite Ballistic Helmet

BALLISTIC PENETRATION TEST DATA

V50 BALLISTIC LIMIT TEST DATA

RTP / BTD TEST DATA

BLUNT IMPACT TEST DATA

COMPRESSION TEST DATA

V50 BALLISTIC TESTING INFORMATION

Is defined as the average of an equal number of highest partial penetration velocities and the lowest complete penetration velocities which occur within a specified velocity spread. In simple terms, you are testing the ballistic limits of the tactical helmet.

Process:

The tactical helmet is mounted to head form with 2024-T3 Alum witness plate.
The helmet is fired upon. Typically starting with a high starting velocity, then decreasing powder charge and velocities to produce complete, partial and no penetrations.
High partial and low complete penetrations are recorded. V50 velocity is then calculated.

Performance

NIJ Level IIIA (9mm FMJ ⁄ 44mag) Threats
17gr FSP Fragmentation Protection: V-50 rating of 2,250 ft's
AR/PD 10-02 Rev. A (avg 83.0 G) Blunt Impact Performance
BFD: 9mm @1400 ft/s 15mm (Crown) , 13.3mm (Sides), 14.8mm (Front), and 8.5mm (Rear); Additional BFD Testing .40 S&W; 5.2mm and 12.5mm. .45 Auto 11.1mm and 17.6mm
Compression & Environmental Testing: Ambient, Cold -60° F, Hot +160° F. Dry & Wet.

BTD/BFD TESTING INFORMATION

Helmet BFD is measured by the non-perforating ballistic impacts from RTP testing. It is defined as the maximum depth in the post-impact clay surface at the predetermined impact location as measured from the original clay surface.

Process

After mounting the helmet on the head form and mounting the head form in the test fixture, the tactical helmet is removed from the head form, and the clay surface is scanned with a laser.
The helmet is then reattached to the head form and the shot taken.
The tactical helmet is again removed from the headform, inspected for penetration and perforation, and the clay is rescanned with the laser to calculate BFD.

BLUNT IMPACT TESTING INFORMATION

Helmet blunt impact testing is designed to measure the protection against realistic blunt impact threats including falls, parachute drops, and motor vehicle crashes.