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2019-03-11 Science & Technology

The Army's new body armor and combat helmet are here. Here's who will get them first

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Posted by Besoeker 2019-03-11 09:27|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2019-03-11 09:31|| 2019-03-11 09:31|| Front Page Top

#2 other than the color, Spielberg could sue over the helmet design.

Posted by Angeatch Thud9701 2019-03-11 13:57|| 2019-03-11 13:57|| Front Page Top

#3 That's HUDSON's (Bill Paxton (RIP)'s ) armour from Aliens.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2019-03-11 15:22|| 2019-03-11 15:22|| Front Page Top

#4 "What do you mean, they cut the power?"

Posted by Raj 2019-03-11 15:28|| 2019-03-11 15:28|| Front Page Top

#5 "Bug hunt!"

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2019-03-11 15:56|| 2019-03-11 15:56|| Front Page Top

#6 Is it lighter and sleeker or heavier and bulkier?

Posted by trailing wife 2019-03-11 16:23|| 2019-03-11 16:23|| Front Page Top

#7 Here's who will get them first

The Chinese.

Posted by gorb 2019-03-11 16:43|| 2019-03-11 16:43|| Front Page Top

#8 No pvision
No cooling
No hearing
Can't wipe off the sweat
Can't wear cool oakleys

Posted by Skidmark 2019-03-11 21:12|| 2019-03-11 21:12|| Front Page Top

#9 Vest is 5 lbs lighter, headgear 3 lbs lighter

Posted by Vespasian Unairt7733 2019-03-11 22:34|| 2019-03-11 22:34|| Front Page Top

#10 Correction: Vest is 5 lbs lighter, headgear lighter than the current 3.3 lbs lighter, integrated rails, included, are removable too. Faceguard optional.

Posted by Vespasian Unairt7733 2019-03-11 22:37|| 2019-03-11 22:37|| Front Page Top

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