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This is a list of equipment used by the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that specializes in aerial warfare.It covers active equipment, such as aircraft, ordnances, air defenses, and retired aircraft inventory.
PASGT-style helmet with four-point retention strap system and velcro-attached head pad system. Also used by NZDF since the 2000s. LShZ 1+ Russia 2012 Russian Special Forces, FSB, Syrian Army: M02 Composite Helmet: Finland: Finnish Defence Forces: Upgraded PASGT-style helmet, replacing the Gefechtshelm M92-style M/92 Komposiittikypärä helmet.
Military helmets. Brodie helmet (in US M1917 helmet) (1935-1946) M1 helmet (1942-1946) American M1938 tanker helmet (1942-1946) Military lightweight cloth-covered helmet. Guinit sun helmets [1] (1935-1942) sun helmet (1935-1946) Military garrison caps. garrison cap (1935-1946) overseas cap (1935-1946) Military caps, hats, and hood. M1941 ...
Malaysia–Singapore Airlines (abbreviation MSA) was the binational flag carrier of Malaysia and Singapore that operated from 1966 to 1972. The airline originated as Malayan Airways (MAL), established in 1937 to provide air services within British Malaya and the surrounding regions. [ 2 ]
Philippine Army confirmed use of AR-M52F assault rifle from Bulgaria during 125th founding anniversary on 23 March 2022. Reportedly used by First Special Forces Regiment, [111] and the 103rd Infantry Battalion. AKM Russia: Assault rifle: 7.62×39mm: AKM: 5,000 units donated by Russian government. Several units being used by the First Scout ...
The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the U.S. military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the US military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world.
A flight helmet, sometimes referred to as a "skull dome", "bone dome" or "foam dome", is a special type of helmet primarily worn by military aircrew. A flight helmet can provide: [ 1 ] Impact protection to reduce the risk of head injury (e.g. in the event of a parachute landing) and protection from wind blast (e.g. in the event of ejection ).
While no ballistic helmet of the time could protect from small arms fire in close-quarters combat, it inspired the U.S. Army to create a new helmet to better protect special operations forces in direct action missions while providing the weight and modularity they desired that caused them to cease using the PASGT in the first place.