ARK

The ARK helmet is designed to protect the user from bullets and fragments and is certified to Br1 index.

The ARK helmet has several modifications: a version with full ear protection and a version without hearing organs protection. In the first version, the protection area is 12 dm², while in the second it is 10 dm². The helmet weight even in the modification with hearing protection, is not above 1.5 kg (1.2 kg for the modification without ear protection). The low weight of the product was achieved by using the UHMWPE material.

The helmet is equipped with an under-crown device with a strap fastening system, which allows for even weight distribution across the head and reduces pressure on the neck.

The helmet has side railings and a shroud for mounting additional equipment, as well as Velcro panels for attaching tactical insignia.

ARK helmet

Weight, kg
V50% ≥ 500 m/s

Helmet area, dm²

Full ear protection

1.5

12

Without ear protection

1.2

10


Protection classes according to GOST (RF) and NIJ (USA)

Class of protective structure of armored clothing Means of engagement
(type of weapon)
Name and index of the cartridge Characteristics of the damaging element
Core type Weight (g) Speed (m/s)

1

Makarov pistol (PM) 57-N-181S 9 mm pistol cartridge with Pst bullet Steel 5.9 305-325
Nagan Revolver type 57-N-122 7.62 mm revolver cartridge with R bullet Lead 6.8 275-295

2

PSM Special small-caliber pistol 7N7 5.45 mm pistol cartridge with Pst bullet Steel 2.5 310-335
Tokarev pistol (TT) 57-N-134S 7.62 mm pistol cartridge with Pst bullet Steel 5.5 415-445

2a

Hunting rifle (12 gauge) 18.5 mm hunting cartridge

Lead

35.0 390-410

3

AK-74 assault rifle 7N6 5.45 mm cartridge with PS bullet

Steel NOT heat strengthened

3.4 890-910
AKM assault rifle 57-N-231 7.62 mm cartridge with PS bullet Steel NOT heat strengthened 7.9 710-740

4

AK-74 assault rifle 7N10 5.45 mm cartridge with PP bullet Steel heat-strengthened 3.6 890-910

5

SVD rifle 57-N-323S 7.62 mm cartridge with LPS bullet Steel NOT heat strengthened 9.6 820-840
AKM assault rifle 57-N-231 7.62 mm cartridge with PS bullet Steel heat-strengthened 7.9 710-740

AKM assault rifle 57-BZ-231 7.62 mm cartridge with B3 bullet Special 7.4 720-750

6

SVD rifle 7N13 7.62 mm cartridge with ST-M2 bullet Steel heat-strengthened 9.6 820-840

SVD rifle 7-B3-3 7.62 mm cartridge with B3-32 bullet Special 10.4 800-835




Class Subclass Caliber Cartridge type Weight (g) Min. bullet speed (m/s) 
IIA

1

9 mm FMJ RN 8.0

373

2

.40 S&W

FMJ 11.7

352

II 1

9 mm

FMJ RN 8.0

398

2

.357 Magnum JSP 10.2

358

IIIA

1

.357 SIG FMJ FN 8.1

448

2

.44 Magnum SJHP 15.6

436

III

1

7.62 mm NATO FMJ 9.6

847

V

1

.30 Cal. M2 AP 10.8

878