The protective effect of a ballistic helmet is determined by two essential factors. First, the projectile must be reliably stopped by the helmet shell; the projectile must not penetrate it. Second, the head must be protected from the kinetic energy of the bullet, released upon impact with the helmet shell. This second factor is just as critical to survival as the first. If the helmet shell deforms sharply inwards when stopping the projectile, fatal or irreversible head injuries result from the enormous impact on the skull — also known as the ‘trauma effect’. Experts have therefore defined a residual energy value of 25 joules which can be transferred to the head as a maximum. It is therefore clear: Only if both factors are fulfilled is there effective / TRUE head protection against bullet impact.

Our tactical helmets/combat helmets have by far the lowest ‘trauma values’ or residual energy values (backface signature) in the world. We can achieve this as we are the only manufacturer capable of producing helmets from high-tech metal titanium. All ULBRICHTS POLYTANIUM helmets meet the strict requirements of the recognized Association of Testing Laboratories for Anti-Attack Materials and Constructions (VPAM), which defined the maximum residual energy value of 25 joules in its HVN 2009 guideline.

POLYTANIUM helmets from ULBRICHTS Protection provide protection over almost the entire surface. Depending on the version, they can even offer effective protection from an edge distance of 15 millimeters. This means that the bullet is not only stopped, but fatal trauma to the helmet wearer is prevented (residual energy < 25 joules). Helmets made of other materials can only do this, if at all, from around 50 millimeters edge distance. ULBRICHTS POLYTANIUM helmets
have a significantly larger effective protective surface, thanks to the titanium material.
Depending on the helmet model and cut, the protective area is around 40 percent larger compared to other materials.

In an emergency, the combat helmet must fit, no matter who is wearing it. We make no compromises when it comes to the safety and comfort of our inner helmet, and this is now also boltlessly connected to the shell. By turning the knob under the helmet shell, the inner helmet/suspension can be perfectly adjusted to all head sizes (‘UniSize’) between 48 and 62 cm head circumference. This is done in seconds, even under stress and with gloves. No further adjustments with helmet pads are necessary, which cost important minutes in an emergency. We call this technology the ‘Quick-Size-System’.

Customers have different requirements. For this reason, all ULBRICHTS Protection helmets are consistently modular. Various adapters, rails, and brackets enable quick attachment of different accessories, e.g., for night vision, lights, or communication.
The boltless design also allows retrofitting, impossible with previous bolted systems. All accessory carriers can be replaced within a very short time on the boltless system in just a few simple steps. We are particularly proud that all our tactical helmets/combat helmets can be upgraded and converted modularly:

VPAM 6 protection level: All our helmets can be retrofitted with the VPAM-6 ‘FORTIS’ forehead shield, significantly increasing the protection level. This means that light and effective protection against Kalashnikov fire is in principle available to all units.

Visors complete the ballistic head protection. ULBRICHTS Protection develops and produces visor types for every application. Our range includes:

• Impact protection visors (according to German TR 02/2011 “Einsatzhelm”)
• Fragment & shrapnel protection visors (according to STANAG 2920)
• VPAM 2 ballistic visor (according to German TR 05/2010 “ballistic helmet”)
• VPAM 3 ballistic visor (according to German TR 05/2010 “ballistic helmet”)
• VPAM 4 ballistic visor (according to German TR 05/2010 “ballistic helmet”, available soon)