Modèle 1978 helmet
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The Modèle 1978 helmet is a modern military steel helmet used by the French Army
under the F1 designation and commonly called "heavy helmet" (other nicknames include "locomotive skin cap"). It replaced the Modèle 1951 helmet
, and is superseded by the SPECTRA helmet
.
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
under the F1 designation and commonly called "heavy helmet" (other nicknames include "locomotive skin cap"). It replaced the Modèle 1951 helmet
Modèle 1951 helmet
The Modèle 1951 helmet was a military helmet used by the French military , iconic of the Algerian War. It replaced a variety of helmets used during the Second World War, notably the Modèle 1945 helmet and the M1 Helmet....
, and is superseded by the SPECTRA helmet
SPECTRA helmet
The SPECTRA helmet or CGF Gallet Combat Helmet is the ballistic helmet currently in use in the French military, as well as in the armies of several other countries. Built by CGF Gallet , it weighs , is available in two sizes, and is made from Spectra fibers, produced under license from Honeywell...
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