Mehler Protection introduces “Omega Jaw”

With Omega Jaw, Mehler Protection is transferring its long-standing expertise in ballistic body armour to face and jaw protection. Whereas conventional helmet/face protection combinations generally provide only limited protection against handgun ammunition and basic fragmentation protection, the system achieves a protection level against AK47 MSC projectiles at a velocity of 720 m/s (VPAM 6 level) with minimal frontal deformation. This closes a critical protection gap and, for the first time, enables logically coordinated, complementary face protection.

The ballistic high-cut helmet of the Omega series can be upgraded to protection level VPAM 6 by attaching ultra-lightweight plates made from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). These upgradeable plates are an essential component of the holistic VPAM 6 protection architecture. In combination with the mandible guard, the reinforced helmet provides homogeneous all-round head protection.

“In line with the current trend of enhanced protection for face and head areas, Omega Jaw is a real game changer,” say the mandible guard designers, Dr Christian Rödel and Marie Schmidt. “For the first time, operators have access to a face and jaw protection solution that provides protection against AK47 rounds, integrates seamlessly into our ultra-lightweight high-cut helmets and at the same time maintains compatibility with mission-critical accessories. This is a decisive step towards homogeneous head protection for highly critical operational environments.”