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2006-06-19 Science & Technology

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Posted by Steve 2006-06-19 09:24|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The German World War I design, which was based on an analysis of where troops were being hit by fragments and bullets in combat, was the most successful combat helmet in both world wars.

Just take into consideration, that the 'new and improved' designed is predicated upon the belief that we will not face an enemy capable of delivering significant artillery or other fragmentation ordnance.

Posted by Throlump Thromoth7510 2006-06-19 11:20|| 2006-06-19 11:20|| Front Page Top

#2 The K-pot is still better than that old steel pot. The big probelm with the PASGT was the weight and its bulkiness. Soudns like the replacement has fxed the bulk issue without sacrificing the protection, and as a bonus it has helped the weight issues as well.

Posted by Oldspook 2006-06-19 19:51|| 2006-06-19 19:51|| Front Page Top

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