Difference between Lightweight Helmet (USMC) and PASGT helmets (all branch)

[P-E]

In fact, there's some difference between both LWH and PASGT.

 

External, there's only 1 difference between PASGT and LWH ;

 

 

The big difference is these two screws that are present in PASGT to attach the chin strap.

 

Color of paints is not a good indicator to differenciate a LWH and a PASGT. I explain me ;

 

 

On this picture, you can see an original LWH (left) and an original PASGT (right). We can easy recognize the screw for chin strap on PASGT Helmet and there's also a difference of color of paints for both model.

 

But the problem is that color of paints isn't a good indicator because ;

 

 

On this picture, you have TWO original PASGT. They have their original paints too. As you can see, they both have a different color. On left, you have a "lightweight PASGT" (= rare). On right, you have a "normal PASGT" (= common).

 

As you can see on this picture, they both have screw. In fact, there's small difference between these two PASGT models ;

 

1. the lightweight model has, as his name indicate it : a light weight...

2. the lightweight model has a 3 point chin strap / normal PASGT have only a 2 point chin strap.

3. Label differs (only on the rear, near the neck) for the normal PASGT / Two different labels for lightweight PASGT.

 

Here's now picture of interior of lightweight PASGT ;

 

 

On this picture, you can easy see the three point chin strap (2 on sides and also 1 on rear).

 

Now, here's the interior of the "normal PASGT" ;

 

 

You can see on this picture the chin strap in TWO points.

 

First label on the lightweight PASGT Helmet (on rear)

 

 

You can read ;

 

"PASGT Helmet

Lightweight

LARGE

Specialty Defense Prod"

 

Second label inside Lightweight PASGT helmet ;

 

 

You can read ;

 

"SPP inc

Dunmore, PA

Made in the USA"

 

Here's the label of the normal PASGT Helmet ;

 

[P-E]

And here're the labels for LWH (OD first and second Tan) ;

 

 

 

All helmets (PASGT normal, Lightweight PASGT, OD LWH and tan LWH) in comparison

 

 

So I resume ; for EXTERNAL (so helmet shell - NOT inside)

 

The only difference between PASGT and LWH is the screw. It permit to easy recognize it.

 

The color is a wrong indicator to differenciate PASGT and LWH.

[P-E]

Now, for the INSIDE, there's some difference between LWH and PASGT.

 

1. The liner

2. Labels inside (on a print paper for LWH / print directly on kevlar for PASGT)

3. Difference between manufacturer (only GENTEX for LWH / for PASGT there's : UNICOR , GENTEX, Specialty Product,...).

 

Here's the inside of PASGT (normal / non Lightweight) :

 

 

Here's the inside for Lightweight PASGT Helmet ;

 

 

Here's the liner for the first model of LWH (so not with pads) ;

 

 

Here's the inside of upgraded LWH (with PADS - I personaly call it MCCH to differenciate it of LWH with liner) :

 

 

As it, you can see all difference between PASGT and LWH, for all models, inside and external.

 

Hope this helps,

 

P-E

[The Meatcan]

great pictorial reference material! Thanks P-E :thumbsup:

Terry

[hitecredneck54]

So what I've learned in this, since I have an LWH, is that an M81 Woodland PASGT cover would fit. That's all I needed to know... Thanks!

[irvwyner]

will the LWH chin strap assembly fit in a PASGT?  The screw holes look like they are in the same location. 

[MAJAVI]

On 3/31/2022 at 11:32 PM, irvwyner said:

will the LWH chin strap assembly fit in a PASGT?  The screw holes look like they are in the same location. 

Yes just make sure you get the correct size for your PASGT. Example if your PASGT is a medium, get the M/L size. 

[Rhscott]

Yea, my LWH is coyote brown factory paint.

[harley08]

 Not completely sure what model I have.

I got it when the first started using them.

It is marked on the bottom with a tree in a circle ,  a + in a circle  , a 64 in a circle  an a large S1

It has a chin strap.

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