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Gefechtshelm M92

{{short description|German combat helmet}}

{{Infobox military gear

| name = Gefechtshelm Schuberth B826

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| caption = A Gefechtshelm Schuberth B826 without and with cover

| origin = Germany

| type = Combat helmet

| service = 1992–present

| used_by = See Users

| wars = Bosnian War
War in Afghanistan
War in Donbas
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

| designer = Schuberth GmbH

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| manufacturer = Schuberth GmbH/Induyco

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| production_date = 1992–present

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| variants = See Variants

| spec_label = Size II Helmet

| weight = {{convert|1.5|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

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The Gefechtshelm M92 (or Gefechtshelm Schuberth B826){{cite web|url=https://www.world-war-helmets.com/pays/allemagne |title=World War Helmets - Référence de casques de 1915 à nos jours.|website=World-war-helmets.com |language=fr |access-date=31 December 2020 }} is the standard issue combat helmet of the Bundeswehr, first fielded in 1992 as a replacement of earlier M1A1 helmets that were previously used during the Cold War. It is made from Aramid composite materials and is used by all branches of the Bundeswehr.

History

File:Bundeswehrsoldat, bewaffnet mit Gewehr G36 und Pistole P8 (10579792904).jpg rifle and the M92 helmet.]]

The Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung) commissioned the Federal Ministry of Defence to investigate new helmet concepts at the end of the 1960s. In order to achieve a higher impact strength, different materials were tested, including titanium and plastics. However, at that time the use of titanium helmets was uneconomical due to the high production costs, while plastics were not mature enough at the time to meet military demands; composite materials were also checked. The shape of the helmet is similar to the U.S. PASGT helmet.{{cite web |url=http://www.cascoscoleccion.com/alemania/al826.html |title=Casco Mo 826 Alemania RFA |last=Revuelta |first=Joseba |website=www.cascoscoleccion.com |language=es |access-date=31 December 2020 }}

The first M92 was issued in 1992 to the Bundeswehr.Brayley 2008, p. 56 Pakistan and Singapore were known to have received 826 helmets for field testing for potential adoption.{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/pakistan/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets PAKISTAN, PAKISTANI helmet, Kevlar helmet|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/singapore/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets SINGAPORE, SINGAPOREAN helmet, Kevlar helmet|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}

In May 2015, it was reported that the German Ministry of Defense is considering to replace all M92s used by the Bundeswehr.{{cite web |url=https://www.n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-tauscht-Helme-aus-article15126926.html |title=Bundeswehr tauscht Helme aus |language=de |author= |website=n-tv.de |publisher=RTL Group |access-date=31 December 2020}} This is due to problems in the helmet's production where loose bolts were able to escape from inspections.

=Development=

Induyco SA München developed the M92 based on the MARTE helmet of the Spanish Army, consisting of 29 layers of aramid fiber.

The development costs amounted to DM2.64 million. Helmets were supplied by Schuberth GmbH and from the Spanish supplier Induyco.{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/germany/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets GERMANY, GERMAN 826 828 helmet, Kevlar helmet composite helmets index|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}

The helmet is marketed with four head sizes and a standard RAL 6014 olive drab color finish with other colors/finishes available as requested.{{cite web |url=http://mercfire.com.au/files/Combat826.pdf |title=Product Datasheet - Combat 826 Military operational helmet |author= |date=May 2006 |website=mercfire.com.au |publisher=Schuberth |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328212711/http://mercfire.com.au/files/Combat826.pdf |access-date=31 December 2020|archive-date=2018-03-28 }} Its standard accessories include a camouflage helmet cover and a communication headset. M92 helmet covers used by the Bundeswehr have a reversible white or Flecktarn temperate camouflage. In deployments to arid regions, a Tropentarn or desert camouflage cover is used. A blue cover is used for United Nations peacekeeping duties.Brayley 2008, p. 57

Variations of the helmets marketed outside Germany are sold with chin straps made on the left or right side with either Schuberth or Induyco markings.{{cite web |url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/826/ |title=The 826 - compare and contrast |last=Pickersgill |first=Greg |website=www.gostak.co.uk |access-date=31 December 2020 }}

Variants

Variants consists of the following:

File:Großer Zapfenstreich Ramstein Air Base 2002.jpg

  • Combat 826: Basic M92 helmet made for the Bundeswehr.{{efn|As of March 2019, the Combat 826 is not being advertised on Schuberth's official website.}}
  • 826D: a lightweight plastic parade version, replacing the M56 liner for ceremonial use in 1999.
  • M828: a paratroop version without the front peak and with a reduced flare to the brim.Brayley 2008, p. 58
  • 826 Swiss Armed Forces: M92 helmet made under Swiss and NATO standards for the Swiss military.{{cite web|url=https://www.schuberth.com/en/products/military/826-swiss-armed-forces.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619200926/https://www.schuberth.com/en/products/military/826-swiss-armed-forces.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 June 2016|title=826 Swiss Armed Forces - Schuberth|date=19 June 2016|access-date=18 March 2019}}

Users

=Current=

  • {{flag|Austria}}: Used by Austrian Federal Police.{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/austria/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets AUSTRIA, Austrian helmet, Kevlar helmet|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}
  • {{flag|Bahrain}}: Has M92s outfitted with M1 helmet-based suspension system.{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/bahrain/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets BAHREIN helmet, Kevlar helmet composite helmets index|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}
  • {{flag|Belgium}}: Used by the Belgian Armed Forces.{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/belgium/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets BELGIUM, Belgian helmet, Kevlar helmet composite helmets index|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}} Issued in 1995.{{cite web|url=http://www.world-war-helmets.com/fiche.php?q=Casque-Belge-Mle-95|title=World War Helmets - Référence de casques de 1915 à nos jours.|website=World-war-helmets.com|access-date=18 March 2019}}
  • {{flag|Czech Republic}}: Uses the M92 made under license as the Petris P-3001.{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/czech/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets CZECH helmet, Kevlar helmetcomposite helmets index|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}
  • {{flag|Denmark}}: Used by the Danish Armed Forces in domestic and overseas operations (including UN peacekeeping operations){{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/denmark/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets DENMARK, DANISH helmet, Kevlar helmet composite helmets index|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}
  • {{flag|Germany}}: Issued to the Bundeswehr in 1992. Used by GSG-9 with black covers.
  • {{IDN}}: Used by certain military unit. Refitted with local standard liner.{{cite web |title=LOMBA TON TANGKAS MARINIR |url=https://tni.mil.id/view-9610-lomba-ton-tangkas-marinir.html |access-date=2023-10-09}}
  • {{flag|Netherlands}}: Used both Schuberth and Induyco-made version for the Dutch military,{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/netherlands/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets NETHERLANDS, DUTCH helmet, Kevlar helmet|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}} under the name komposiet Gevechtshelm M95.{{Cite web |title=De komposiet Gevechtshelm (m95) |trans-title=The Composite Combat Helmet (m95) |url=https://dutchhelmets.nl/nl/helmen-krijgsmacht/gevechtshelmen/m95-induyco-b826 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814212432/https://www.dutchhelmets.nl/nl/helmen-krijgsmacht/gevechtshelmen/m95-induyco-b826 |archive-date=14 August 2022 |access-date=25 March 2023 |language=nl}} Issued in 1995.{{cite web|url=http://www.world-war-helmets.com/fiche.php?q=Casque-Hollandais-Mle-95|title=World War Helmets - Référence de casques de 1915 à nos jours.|website=World-war-helmets.com|access-date=18 March 2019}}
  • {{flag|Norway}}: Issued to the Norwegian military.{{cite web|url=http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/norway/|title=Composite Helmet, Ballistic helmets, Military helmets NORWAY, NORWEGIAN helmet, Kevlar helmet|website=Gostak.co.uk|access-date=18 March 2019}}
  • {{flag|Switzerland}}: Known in the Swiss military as the Schutzhelm 04 (in German) and casque de protection balistique 04 (in French).{{cite web |url=https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/2018/05/steel-helmet-on/ |title=Steel helmet on! |first=Jürg |last=Burlet |date=22 May 2018 |publisher=Swiss National Museum |access-date=April 7, 2020}} (See also the German and French versions for the local designation of the helmet.)
  • International Committee of the Red Cross: some examples were sent to IRC in Geneva.
  • {{flag|Ukraine}}: 58,000 helmets were donated by Germany since 2022.{{cite news |title=Military support for Ukraine - Federal Government of Germany |language=en |url=https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/military-support-ukraine-2054992 |access-date=11 November 2024}}

=Former=

Notes

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References

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=Books=

  • {{Cite book |last = Brayley |first = Martin J. |date = 2008 |title = Tin Hats to Composite Helmets: A Collector's Guide |location = Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK |publisher = Crowood Press |isbn = 978-1-84797-024-4 }}

External links

  • {{Commons category-inline|M92 helmets}}

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Category:Military equipment introduced in the 1990s