| JK 96 helmet | |
| Origin: | China |
| Service: | 1996-present |
| Used By: | See Users |
| Wars: | Syrian Civil War |
| Variants: | JK 96 JK 96B |
| Weight: | JK 96 1850g JK 96B 2100g |
JK 96 Light Steel Helmet is a Chinese copy of the American Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops helmet. The liner is a copy of the American Riddel suspension system. Being manufactured since 1996 for Chinese service only[1]
The Chinese PASGT-style helmet is not made of composite material, but rather from light steel.[2]
The helmet is worn by some elements of the People's Liberation Army and police SWAT teams in China to replace Soviet-era headgear.
The JK 96b is a version of the JK 96a with a different nylon lining.
Imported from China.