MK5 Bomb Disposal Suit

MK5 EOD BOMB DISPOSAL SUIT
The new (Year 2000) MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit is a new, state-of-the-art, up-armoured version of the MK4 Bomb Disposal Suit which has been in use for many years in dozens of countries worldwide. The MK5 provides the highest level of protection of any bomb suit currently manufactured, whilst at the same time offering maximum comfort and flexibility to the operator. The ballistic levels and materials used in the various components of the MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit are tested and evaluated to the full quality assurance standard laid down by the appropriate Government organisations. The suit consists of the following separate items which collectively make the completed garment:
? Jacket with attached collar
? Air Cooling Blower and Charger
? Optional integral radio earpiece and microphone with ambient sound facility
? Carrying Bag
? Trousers
? Helmet with visor
? Neck Protector Plate
? Chest Protector Plate
? Groin Protector Plate All the ballistic inserts used in the MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit are made of waterproof-treated Kevlar HT which are enclosed in a special water-resistant and anti-ultraviolet membrane. The outer cover is supplied in flame-retarding NOMEX III. In hot and humid countries the MK5 EOD Bomb Disposal Suit can be supplied in conjunction with the SDMS Cooling Suit. MATERIALS
Helmet:
Compatible with any communication system. Air blower
can accommodate NBC filter.
Moulded: GRP skin with elastomeric aramid
core and inner lining.
Visor: Anti-Ballistic hardened acrylic/polycarbonate
Laminate
Suspension Harness: Webbing & Ballistic Nylon Jacket & Trousers:
Ballistic Inserts: Multi-layer water-repellent Kevlar 129 HT stitched for an enhanced
protection level
Outer Cover: Fire-retardant cotton
Colour: Navy Blue or Military Green
Proprietary: Armoured steel plates with closed cell, linear foam. Blast Plates:
Armoured Steel ARMOURED EOD HELMET
The EOD helmet is made of a GRP skin with an elastomeric aramid core and is fully adjustable to various sizes for perfect fit by means of the three point suspension and the removable spacer pads that Velcro to the inside. The facility for a communication set consisting of a headphone and microphone, plus extension lead for attachment to any VHF radio transceiver, can be incorporated if required. An alternative communications system comprising a headset, microphone, 100 metres of cable and amplifier, for communication between the operator and his controller, can also be supplied. Also incorporated in the helmet is an air ventilation system which directs the flow of forced fresh air over the top of the helmet liner, across the visor and down over the operator?s face ensuring efficient demisting and clear view. The addition of an anti-blast neck-guard to the bottom front of the Helmet closes any possible frontal gap between Helmet and Collar. JACKET
The Jacket is a long-sleeved, side opening design filled with flexible Kevlar armour. Provision is made on the front for the attachment of rigid chest and groin blast plates by means of integral pockets with webbing and Velcro securing straps. Pouches for working tools, blower and radio are attached to the front and back of the outer cover. The high collar provides overlap protection to the helmet, visor and neck-guard. Immediate removal of the Jacket is achieved by use of the quick-release straps attached to the side and shoulder. 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 legs a full length Velcro strip is used in conjunction with the retaining straps to fix the articulated flexible armour in position. The overboots are an integral part of the trousers and are held in position by Velcro, leather and webbing straps. SPECIFICATIONS Outer Cover: Nomex III
Insert: Du-Pont Kevlar 129HT multi layer
Spinal Protector
Neck Protector
Suit: 600 m/s (without armoured blast plates).
Weight of suit: Approx 26kg with steel blast plate.
Approx. 15kg without blast plates.
Armoured Blast Plates: 1600 ms (groin, chest and neck).
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: 4.7kg
Level: STANAG NATO 2920
Helmet: 710 m/s
Helmet Visor: 740 m/s Anti-ballistic hardened acrylic/polycarbonate laminate.
Helmet Compatible with any
Communicator:communications system - radio or hard-wired.
Air Blower: 200 litres per minute minimum, 3 speed, can accommodate an NBC canister.