ShibaLegend Posted November 23, 2022 #1 Posted November 23, 2022 Someone near me is selling this. What model of flight helmet is this and when was it used based on the pics?
doyler Posted November 23, 2022 #2 Posted November 23, 2022 Looks like a Gentex SPH4 dual visor 1980s-90s The center raised rib is for a NVG bracket I recall.
mohawkALSE Posted November 23, 2022 #3 Posted November 23, 2022 That is an SPH-4B, earliest it could possibly be is from later 1991 and on. It is a correct SPH-4B as well and not just an SPH-4 with the 4B dual visor assembly. Has the correct color shell, and ear cup retention assembly aside from the dual visor housing making it a factory B. There should be a tag inside near one of the ear domes with the spec info. Edit to note these were used early 90s into the early 2000s as they were being replaced by the new HGU-56/P. Those dymo labels at the back corner should have the ALSE next inspection due date on it to give you an idea when that one was last used. Also to add to that, these helmets are actually still used, but modified a little by Army Special Operations Aviation in the H-6 series helicopters.
ShibaLegend Posted November 23, 2022 Author #4 Posted November 23, 2022 Thanks mohawk. Going to pass on it now knowing its from the 90s.
mohawkALSE Posted November 24, 2022 #5 Posted November 24, 2022 18 hours ago, ShibaLegend said: Thanks mohawk. Going to pass on it now knowing its from the 90s. what were they asking on it? Its a solid 250 dollar helmet in its current state with no ANVIS mount.
Vark_07 Posted November 24, 2022 #7 Posted November 24, 2022 Concur, a genuine SPH-4B from the 90's, with the specific dual-visor housing designed to host the ANVIS-6 NVG mount. 150$ is a killer price considering what's available on the used / auction market and prices asked nowadays, I'd definitely NOT pass on that if I were you ! (even if the 90's are not your cup of tea)
saxecoburg Posted June 25, 2023 #8 Posted June 25, 2023 like already mentioned, it's from the 90s-early 2000s. 150 is fair, I'd probably offer 100 and see what happens
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