USSOCOM · 160TH SOAR · ROTARY-WING TACTICAL HELMET
THE RATH
Lighter. Wider field of view. Built for what the mission demands.
DEVELOPMENT
Five Years in the Making
THE RATH was forged through joint development with USSOCOM, the Army Aeromedical Research Lab, the Air Force Research Lab, SOFWERX, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Every design decision—from shell geometry to visor mechanics—was shaped by the realities of rotary-wing special operations, not a lab bench.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
BUILT FROM THE SHELL UP
Carbon Fiber Shell
A carbon fiber composite shell delivers a 24% weight reduction versus the legacy HGU-56/P, reducing aircrew fatigue on extended missions without sacrificing structural integrity.
Koroyd Impact System
Koroyd™’s welded-tube structure absorbs and distributes impact force more evenly than legacy foam liners, improving crash protection across the full surface of the shell.
Hot-Swap Visor
A tool-free visor exchange in under 30 seconds lets aircrews adapt to changing light and mission conditions in the field, without returning to base.
Integrated NVG Shroud
A quick-detach NVG shroud is built directly into the shell, holding night vision steady through aggressive maneuvering while keeping the profile low.
Wider Field of View
A 9% wider field of view than the HGU-56/P improves situational awareness in both NVG and unaided flight, where peripheral awareness matters most.
True-Fit Sizing
Six true-fit sizes deliver a precise fit across a wide range of dimensions without relying on aftermarket padding to compensate for a generic shell.