TROUSERS
The trousers have fully adjustable supporting braces and wide Velcro waistband catering for
small, medium and large sizes. Affixed to the front of the trousers is a flexible groin protector
retained in position by Velcro and elastic. At the rear of the trousers an ‘easy pull’ heavy duty zip
is used to fix the articulated flexible armour into position and is incorporated into a quick release
Velcro system The MK5A Bomb Suit incorporates a new foot protection system, providing
additional protection to the front, side and base of the foot.
SPECIFICATIONS
Outer Cover:
Fire-retardant Nomex III
Insert:
Du-Pont Kevlar 129HT multi layer
Spinal Protector
Neck Protector
Suit:
600 m/s, without armoured blast plate.
1400 m/s with armoured plates
Weight of suit:
Approx 29kg with blast plate
Approx. 23kg without blast plates
Armoured Blast Plates: 1400 m/s (groin, chest and neck)
(optional 1900 m/s also available)
Power Pack:
12v DC auxiliary output socket to power optional accessories such
as helmet - mounted video camera or torch. Mains AC and 12v DC
provides 90% recharge within 15mins
Helmet:
5kg including visor
Level:
STANAG NATO 2920
Helmet:
610 m/s
Helmet Visor:
690 m/s (optional 800 m/s also available) Anti-ballistic hardened
acrylic/polycarbonate laminate
Helmet Communicator: Compatible with any communications system - radio or hard-wired
Air Blower:
200 litres per minute minimum, 3 speed
MATERIALS
Helmet:
Compatible with any communication system. Air blower. (Alkaline
battery)
Moulded:
GRP skin with elastomeric aramid core and inner lining.
Visor:
Anti-Ballistic hard acrylic/polycarbonate laminate
Suspension Harness: Webbing & Ballistic Nylon
Jacket & Trousers
Ballistic Inserts:
Multi-layer waterrepellent Kevlar 129 HT stitched for an enhanced
protection level
Groin Protector:
360º ballistic and flame protection
Colour:
Navy Blue or Military Green
Blast Plates:
Composite armoured plates with closed cell, linear foam