The SSh-68 is a steel helmet of Soviet origin.[10][11]
Overview[]
The SSh-68 helmet is a further development of the SSh-60 helmet. It has an increased front slope and shorter outer edge which offers greater protection.[12] The helmet weighs 1.3kg. It provides protection against blunt force impact and shrapnel. [13]
Variants[]
SSh-68M (6B14)[]
The SSh-68M was a modification of the SSh-68 which added an aramid composite liner, a three-point chinstrap, and plastic buckles. This modification was manufactured by NII Stali around 2002-2006.[14]
SSh-68N []
The SSh-68N is similar to the SSh-68M in construction but features a black leather crown pad, sweatband, and black nylon webbing. [14]
Gallery[]
Right side view
Left side view
Front view
Top view
Inside view
Markings "3"
Closeup on the leather pads
Markings "Р"
Rim markings "2.57050"
Markings "Р-2 3КО-91"
Close up on the split rivet which secures the suspension
Leather chinstrap
Texture
In popular culture[]
|
Media |
Notes |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis | Worn by Soviet infantry units | 2001 |
| World in Conflict | Worn by Soviet infantry units | 2007 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | Worn by the spetsnaz (always seen with helmet cover), however it can be considered anachronistic to see it in missions set in 1968 as the helmet was just introduced then, also it appears in a level set in 1963 | 2010 |
| Escape from Tarkov | Featured as the "SSh-68 helmet (1968 steel helmet)". | 2017 |
References[]
- ↑ http://ra.spetsnaz.su/wiki/SSh-68
- ↑ http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/headgear-steel-helmets-rkka-red-army-soviet-army/helmet-russian-ssh60-ssh68-26319/#post316389
- ↑ http://world-war-helmets.com/fiche.php?q=Casque-Russe-Ssh-60
- ↑ http://www.sovietarmystuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=3374
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://brendonshelmets.weebly.com/mongolia-ssh68.html
- ↑ http://brendonshelmets.weebly.com/afghanistan-ssh68.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/bkqNfIkfH-M?t=546
- ↑ https://youtu.be/36fYIxPiZW8?t=1076
- ↑ https://youtu.be/Aa8y2ETXvHY?t=26
- ↑ http://combathelmets.blogspot.com/2008/09/soviet-union-ssh68-high-dome-steel.html
- ↑ http://www.soviet-helmets.com/Market_Place/Soviet_helmet_afghan_01.html
- ↑ http://ultimatehistoryproject.com/headstrong.html
- ↑ https://www.popmech.ru/weapon/6038-chugunnyy-lob-beregite-golovu/
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 http://www.gostak.co.uk/composites/russia