Overview

The RA108 was designed to meet the communication and hearing protection needs of U.S. mechanised infantry in tracked vehicles. Close fitting PASGT-style ballistic helmets still continue to pose a 'noise reduction' challenge in these high noise vehicles.

Key Features

• Passive and ANR versions
• Talk-Through
• Compatible with close fitting ballistic helmets
• Removable microphone boom arm
• New, comfort improved earcushions
• Versions for most popular intercom systems

Benefits

ANR in combination with the passive noise attenuation afforded by the RA108's earshell mean excellent speech intelligibility and hearing protection, the latter, despite its slimline nature. The ability to wear the headset with even the most close fitting ballistic helmet is a direct consequence of that slimline form.

A neckband connecting the earcups allows the headset to be donned & doffed without removing the ballistic helmet; vital when exiting a vehicle under fire.

The Talk-Through facility means that normal face-to-face conversation can be had without having to remove the headset.

Applications

Since it was originally fielded in the U.S., the RA108 is being used elsewhere including Canada, Australia, Austria and Spain for infantry commander and passenger applications, in both tracked and wheeled APCs.

Overview

Originally designed for the British Army Mk VI combat helmet, the RA195 has been field proven and has received a number of product improvements.

Key Features

• Active Noise Reduction
• Electronic Talk Through
• Retrofittable

Benefits

The RA195 has noise attenuation exceeding that of some combat vehicle crew (CVC) helmets. Used with the new generation of helmets such as the U.S. advanced combat helmet (ACH) it is a viable alternative to the conventional CVC helmet, offering more ballistic coverage and protection particulalry from roadside blasts.

New earcushion material has been used that leads to reduced fatigue.

Applications

The RA195 is ideal for mechanised infantry in tracked AIFVs and APCs.