The KP250 Centurion Knee Pads are knee pads of American origin.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Overview[]
Developed for use by law enforcement and military. The KP250 has a hard rubber outer shell and high-density foam to protect the wearer. It is held on by two velcro straps. They are made in China. There are many derivatives produced by various manufacturers such as Mil-Tec.[8]
History[]
The old gen KP250 or at least a similar design of knee pads were used by Delta Force[9] operatives and US Army Rangers[10][11][12] during Operation Gothic Serpent confirming that this design appeared at some point prior to 1993.
An unknown number of old gen[13] KP250 knee pads were purchased under a government contract for Russian FSB (Alpha Group) and were utilized by Russian operators at the Beslan school siege.[14]
Hatch knee and elbow pads are also used by the Dutch army.[15][16]
Knee pads of this design are also used by the Israel Defense Forces.[17]
Elbow pads used by Mexican army.[18]
Old gen knee pads used by Wagner PMCs.[19]
Variants[]
KP250 Old Gen[]
The first iteration of the KP250 commonly known as Old Gen. Features 3 grommets on each side and velcro straps.
KP250 New Gen[]
The second iteration of the KP250 commonly known as New Gen. Features 4 grommets on each side rather than 3 as well as quick-detach buckles in addition to the velcro straps.
Blackhawk[]
Blackhawk knee and elbow pads derived from the Centurion design. Many variations.[20][21][22][23] Used by US militias[24] and British army.[25][26][27]
Gallery[]
In popular culture[]
Media |
Notes |
Date |
---|---|---|
Black Hawk Down | Old gen worn accurately by the Delta Force and Rangers | 2001 |
Painkiller Jane | What looks like Blackhawk Hellstorm V1 knee pads and elbow pads used by US soldiers | 2005 |
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | Old gen worn by the OpFor, new gen & Blackhawk worn by the SAS & Marines | 2007 |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | New gen worn by the Spetsnaz & Task Force 141 | 2009 |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | Old gen worn by the Russian army & Frost | 2011 |
Resident Evil 2 | Old gen worn by HUNK | 2019 |
Extraction 2 | New gen worn by Nagazi mercenaries | 2023 |
Star Wars Outlaws | New gen Chinese[28] worn by unknown rogues | 2024 |
References[]
- ↑ https://www.globalrifle.co.uk/hatch-kp250-centurion-elbow-pads-34-p.asp
- ↑ https://www.milspecmonkey.com/weargear/protective/149-hatch-knee-pads-wc
- ↑ https://store-63053.mybigcommerce.com/products/hatch-knee-elbow-pads-centurion-knee-pads-model-no-kp250-250g.html
- ↑ https://www.adventuregear.ca/ep300-centurion-elbow-pads-by-hatch
- ↑ https://store.armyproperty.com/products/hatch-knee-elbow-pads-centurion-elbow-pads-model-no-ep300-300g.html
- ↑ https://www.cop-shop.de/en/product/elbow-protection-ep300-hatch-1133
- ↑ https://www.copsplus.com/police-riot-gear.php
- ↑ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Elbow-Pads/dp/B005MYDY98?th=1
- ↑ https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/270465-operation-gothic-serpent-black-hawk-down/
- ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/johnnyshumate/art/BlackHawk-Down-387662732
- ↑ http://toyhaven.blogspot.com/2011/09/incoming-dam-16-grenadier-75th-ranger.html
- ↑ https://www.onesixthwarriors.com/threads/us-ranger-operation-gothic-serpent-large-photos.857895/
- ↑ https://www.depotmilitary.com/index.php?id=1097
- ↑ https://www.ebay.ca/itm/HATCH-KNEE-PADS-USED-IN-BESLAN-2004-BY-RUSSIAN-CSN-FSB-ALPHA-VYMPEL-SPETSNAZ-/183454015280
- ↑ https://forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/products/hatch-elbow-pads
- ↑ https://swisslink.com/products/dutch-army-knee-pads
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_Israel_Defense_Forces_-_Mixed_Female,_Male_Caracal_Battalion_Holds_First_Joint_Drill_(12).jpg
- ↑ https://www.latintimes.com/mexican-army-says-its-troops-were-attacked-pro-cartel-townspeople-wounding-10-504670
- ↑ https://youtu.be/NQBnY3RsXes?t=418
- ↑ https://www.carousell.sg/p/blackhawk-hellstorm-v1-knee-guards-xl-3747415/
- ↑ https://www.opticsplanet.com/blackhawk-hellstorm-tactical-knee-pad-w-talonflex-cap.html
- ↑ https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BH8025/blackhawk-hellstorm-tactical-knee-pads-w-talon-flex-cap-black
- ↑ https://www.police1.com/police-products/tactical/articles/product-review-blackhawk-knee-and-elbow-pads-4KfJ1xPAq2WG0t1b/
- ↑ https://eu.ydr.com/story/news/2021/11/18/christian-yingling-change-image-militia-pennsylvania/6175786001/
- ↑ https://www.goldingsurplus.co.uk/products/knee-pads
- ↑ https://army-shop.co.uk/product/british-army-black-hawk-knee-pads-khaki/
- ↑ https://talesfromthesupplydepot.blog/2023/07/28/blackhawk-knee-pads/
- ↑ https://corhunter.en.made-in-china.com/product/zZRGcuKJaDfb/China-Blackhawk-Protective-Gear-Knee-Pads-Elbow-Pads-Set-Military-Tactical-Manufacturer.html