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PGD ARCH Ballistic Helmet
PGD ARCH Ballistic Helmet
NIJ IIIA, high cut · STANAG 2920 V50 660 m/s · NVG shroud + side rails · 1.30–1.40 kg
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The PGD ARCH is a high-cut NIJ Level IIIA ballistic helmet with a front NVG shroud and side accessory rails. The shell is DuPont Kevlar aramid and also carries a STANAG 2920 fragment rating of V50 660 m/s. The shroud takes Wilcox, Norotos, Cadex and similar NVG mounts, and the rails take headset adapters such as 3M Peltor, Sordin, Ops-Core AMP and Earmor. A PGD dial retention system and a replaceable 10-pad memory foam liner come fitted, and the helmet is made in Europe.
Typical uses
- Police, security and tactical teams
- Night operations with helmet-mounted night vision
- Use with communication headsets on side rails
- Training where ballistic head protection is required
Specifications
Specifications
| Ballistic protection | NIJ Level IIIA: .44 Magnum, .357 SIG, 9 mm FMJ |
| Test standard | NIJ 0106.01 (ballistic helmets) |
| Special threats | 9 × 18 mm steel core MAK 6.0 g at 335 ± 10 m/s; 7.62 × 25 mm FMJ 5.5 g lead core at 520 ± 10 m/s |
| Fragment protection | STANAG 2920, V50 660 m/s |
| Back face deformation | HPW-TP-0401.01B IIIA: 50% reduction against 9 mm FMJ (PGD figure) |
| Cut | High cut (ARCH GEN3) |
| Shell | DuPont Kevlar aramid, layers made by Saati S.p.A. (Italy), pressed with a pre-preg lamination process |
| Front shroud | Fits Wilcox, Norotos, Cadex and similar NVG mounts |
| Side rails | Fit 3M Peltor, Sordin, Ops-Core AMP, Earmor and similar headset adapters |
| Rails and shroud material | Polymer with 50% glass fibre, tensile strength 230 MPa |
| Retention | PGD dial retention, low-profile rear dial, Duraflex buckles |
| Padding | PGD 10-pad memory foam liner, hook-and-loop attached, replaceable |
| Hook-and-loop | Colour-matched laser-cut pattern |
| Weight | M 1.30 kg · L 1.35 kg · XL 1.40 kg |
| Head circumference | M 52–55 cm · L 56–59 cm · XL 60–64 cm |
| Colours | Black, Coyote Brown, Olive Drab Green, Multicam |
| Certification | Tested at Element Defense (USA) and Aitex (Spain) |
| Made in | Europe |
Compatible with
Compatible with
- Wilcox, Norotos, Cadex and similar NVG mounts (front shroud)
- 3M Peltor, Sordin, Ops-Core AMP, Earmor and similar headset adapters (side rails)
- PGD Ballistic NIJ IIIA Visor (sold separately)
In the box
In the box
- ARCH high-cut ballistic helmet
- PGD retention system
- PGD 10-pad liner
- Side accessory rails
- Front shroud
- Hook-and-loop (Velcro) pads
FAQ
FAQ
Which size do I need?
Measure your head circumference just above the eyebrows and ears. M fits 52–55 cm, L fits 56–59 cm and XL fits 60–64 cm.
What does the helmet stop?
It is rated NIJ Level IIIA against .44 Magnum, .357 SIG and 9 mm FMJ handgun rounds. PGD also lists 9 × 18 mm steel core and 7.62 × 25 mm as special threats, and a fragment V50 of 660 m/s (STANAG 2920). It is not rated against rifle rounds.
Can I mount night vision and a headset?
Yes. The front shroud takes Wilcox, Norotos, Cadex and similar NVG mounts. The side rails take headset adapters from 3M Peltor, Sordin, Ops-Core AMP, Earmor and similar.
What is included?
The helmet comes with the PGD retention system, 10-pad liner, side rails, front shroud and hook-and-loop pads fitted.
Shipping, returns & warranty
Shipping, returns & warranty
- Delivery
- Usually dispatched within 1 week of order confirmation.
- Ships from
- Maasdijk, the Netherlands
- Returns
- 14 days to return the product (EU right of withdrawal). Return shipping is paid by the customer. Return policy
- Warranty
- 10 years on the ballistic shell, 2 years on accessories (PGD)
- Manufacturer
- PGD
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