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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[]

  1. https://www.globalrifle.co.uk/hatch-kp250-centurion-elbow-pads-34-p.asp
  2. https://www.milspecmonkey.com/weargear/protective/149-hatch-knee-pads-wc
  3. https://store-63053.mybigcommerce.com/products/hatch-knee-elbow-pads-centurion-knee-pads-model-no-kp250-250g.html
  4. https://www.adventuregear.ca/ep300-centurion-elbow-pads-by-hatch
  5. https://store.armyproperty.com/products/hatch-knee-elbow-pads-centurion-elbow-pads-model-no-ep300-300g.html
  6. https://www.cop-shop.de/en/product/elbow-protection-ep300-hatch-1133
  7. https://www.copsplus.com/police-riot-gear.php
  8. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Elbow-Pads/dp/B005MYDY98?th=1
  9. https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/270465-operation-gothic-serpent-black-hawk-down/
  10. https://www.deviantart.com/johnnyshumate/art/BlackHawk-Down-387662732
  11. http://toyhaven.blogspot.com/2011/09/incoming-dam-16-grenadier-75th-ranger.html
  12. https://www.onesixthwarriors.com/threads/us-ranger-operation-gothic-serpent-large-photos.857895/
  13. https://www.depotmilitary.com/index.php?id=1097
  14. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/HATCH-KNEE-PADS-USED-IN-BESLAN-2004-BY-RUSSIAN-CSN-FSB-ALPHA-VYMPEL-SPETSNAZ-/183454015280
  15. https://forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/products/hatch-elbow-pads
  16. https://swisslink.com/products/dutch-army-knee-pads
  17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_Israel_Defense_Forces_-_Mixed_Female,_Male_Caracal_Battalion_Holds_First_Joint_Drill_(12).jpg
  18. https://www.latintimes.com/mexican-army-says-its-troops-were-attacked-pro-cartel-townspeople-wounding-10-504670
  19. https://youtu.be/NQBnY3RsXes?t=418
  20. https://www.carousell.sg/p/blackhawk-hellstorm-v1-knee-guards-xl-3747415/
  21. https://www.opticsplanet.com/blackhawk-hellstorm-tactical-knee-pad-w-talonflex-cap.html
  22. https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BH8025/blackhawk-hellstorm-tactical-knee-pads-w-talon-flex-cap-black
  23. https://www.police1.com/police-products/tactical/articles/product-review-blackhawk-knee-and-elbow-pads-4KfJ1xPAq2WG0t1b/
  24. https://eu.ydr.com/story/news/2021/11/18/christian-yingling-change-image-militia-pennsylvania/6175786001/
  25. https://www.goldingsurplus.co.uk/products/knee-pads
  26. https://army-shop.co.uk/product/british-army-black-hawk-knee-pads-khaki/
  27. https://talesfromthesupplydepot.blog/2023/07/28/blackhawk-knee-pads/
  28. https://corhunter.en.made-in-china.com/product/zZRGcuKJaDfb/China-Blackhawk-Protective-Gear-Knee-Pads-Elbow-Pads-Set-Military-Tactical-Manufacturer.html
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