Object Details
- Physical Description
- Soviet Air Force flying helmet; dark brown leather outer shell with gray wool lining; attached throat microphone; button chin strap; attached steel headphones with chamois lining.
- Summary
- This Soviet flying helmet was introduced into service in 1941. It has an integrated throat microphone and headphones. The helmet was closely patterned after the German LKp100 flying helmet.
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the United States Air Force, Park Ridge Facility
- Materials
- Overall: Leather
- LIning: Felt
- Dimensions
- Clothing: 15.9 x 21.6 x 58.4cm (6 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in. x 23 in.)
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
