Gentex Corporation has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) program. This agreement signifies Gentex's commitment to advanced protection for military aircrew and is a step forward in Naval Aviation safety.
The NGFWH program will span approximately 18 months, focusing on qualification, airworthiness, and production readiness for use on Navy fixed-wing aircraft such as the E-2D, F/A-18, EA-18G, T-45, and T-6. The helmet is designed to become the Navy's standard for fixed-wing tactical aviators.
Key System Attributes for the NGFWH include improved mass properties, such as reduced weight, optimized center of gravity, and balanced principal moments of inertia. Operational fielding of the NGFWH is anticipated to begin in late 2025.
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