HGU-33 wondering what aircraft it was used in...

[horridohutch]

Its an HGU-33.... just not sure what aircraft it was used in. Seems that it would have the visor taped and have the Velcro too if it was a fleet helmet. The man selling it says he got it from an adversary pilot that flew during the 80s. I am especially wondering about the amp setup and boom mike combo.It looks like a Navy plug and amp. Has anyone seen this before and can you share with me your thoughts? I wouldn't mind getting a new helmet..... :-)

[horridohutch]

Well initially I am wondering if this is a HGU-42 since it has the CX-4832A used on the APH-6D1X. I have seen in NAVAIR 00-80T-101, pgs 2-387 and 2-388.... that style plug but only on the APH style helmet. Not on the 33.... The boom mike I guess could indicate use on the S3-A, this as well as the plug. I am thinking my seller was sold a bill of goods in that the person he bought it from may have talked up the helmet.

[mohawkALSE]

Im pretty sure the P3 aircraft used that type of plug (I say looks like a 9v batt terminals) and a boom. I think the Viking uses that U-384 5 conductor plug, looks like a slightly longer U-174 used by the USAF and Army but has 1 more conductor and they are red, not black rings.

[horridohutch]

Thanks Mohawk, I had not even thought of the Orion. A lot of time those guys just wore headsets. I think they only wore helmets on take off and landing...at least I heard that recently on the boards here. The plug is the type that looks like a 9v plug. Again I think this guy selling it was lied to or he is to me.

[mohawkALSE]

I wonder if the person it was worn by had a cool visor tape job and decided to keep that when the helmet was turned in or replaced and a new un taped housing was added. I wouldnt doubt P3 crews wore them during critical phases of flight or also in a true combat environment. I have seen them wear headsets as well like you said.

[hink441]

I also believe that one was used on a P-3 Orion. I have a couple helmets that are taped and VP squadron ID'd with the same plug. Some have O2 mask fittings and some don't.

 

Chris

[horridohutch]

Looking through what I have from NAVAIR and what you all are telling me, its deffo P-3 crew. The guy selling it has been looking all over ebay and cant find a 47/P now he thinks its some rare helmet. I met him at an estate sale about a year ago and thought I had met another collector. Now I only hear from him when he has something to sell, at retail prices. Last time I showed interest in some Wasp engine manuals I got the song and dance about how he was out of work for the summer and had 5 kids to feed..... verbatim gentlemen! I told him from the gitgo that I would only trade if I had something he wanted and vice versa. I think he missed that part of the conversation. Thanks for letting me rant..... back to the topic at hand I too was wondering about the untaped visor and wondered if someone had decided to keep that and replaced it. Maybe even thinking they could maximize profit by selling a fancy taped one... wow guys I need a break! My cynicism is oozing from every pore!