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These New Boba Fett Inspired Combat Helmets Are Awesome

By G.I. Jobs Staff

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 222 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — One the most elite Special Forces units on Earth comes the UK…

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 223 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — …but they’re training with a new helmet that resembles a Galaxy Far Far Away.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 29 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — The British Army’s SAS (Special Air Service) unit is similar to America’s SEAL “Team Six” / 1st SFOD-D “Delta Force”.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 210 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — These SAS bad-boys are putting the new Devtac “Ronin” Kevlar Tactical Ballistic Helmet to the test.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 215 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — Its features are awesome; earning it the nickname “Boba Fett” helmet.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 23 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — Let’s begin with the “friend or foe” technology.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 28 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — The internal computer can pick-up signals from the helmets of “friendly” forces AND using heat-seeking technology, it can also detect “foe” enemy personal.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 22 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — The “friend or foe” vision mode will project this information onto the visor.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 2137 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos)

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 211 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — That’s just one of the vision modes.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 219 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — In addition, there is an infrared setting to see at night.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 213 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — Finally, the internal GPS can project maps too.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 25 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — There is an air-conditioning unit that not only keeps the soldier cool…

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 224 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — …it also works to defog the wide peripheral vision.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 214 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — The helmet can be fitted with multiple detachable plates for added protection.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 226 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — Multiple configurations above.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 27 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — How strong is the head protection?

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 218 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — It can take multiple bullet hits from an AK47 and Devtac claims…

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 220 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — …this helmets strong enough to take a shot from a Magnum 44 round.
(I wouldn’t want to test that one out)

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 254 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — This is the newest version of the helmet.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 216 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — Our own Special Forces (SEALs/“Delta) units have been using Devtac helmets for a few years.

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 217 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — Military source:
“The helmet, already being used by special forces, is much more versatile than just stopping bullets.”

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 21 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — “It is fitted with the latest communications technology and will help the soldier see the enemy no matter what the circumstances.”

boba fett gives nod to gadgets in new special forces helmet 26 Boba Fett gives nod to gadgets in new Special Forces helmet (24 Photos) — There ya have it…the “Boba Fett” helmet.

This article originally appeared on The Chive

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