RA108 Slimgard II Headset
Overview
The RA108 was designed to meet the communication and hearing
protection needs of US mechanised infantry in tracked
vehicles. Close fitting PASGT-style ballistic helmets still
continue to pose a 'noise reduction' challenge in
these
high noise vehicles.
Key Features
- Passive and
ANR
versions
-
Talk-Through
- Compatible with close fitting ballistic helmets
- Removable microphone boom arm
- New, comfort improved earcushions for 2008
- Versions for most popular intercom systems
Benefits
ANR
in combination with the passive
noise attenuation afforded by the RA108's earshell mean excellent
speech intelligibility and hearing protection, the latter, despite
its slimline nature. The ability to wear the headset
with even the most close fitting ballistic helmet is a direct
consequence of that slimline form.
A neckband connecting the earcups allows the headset to be
donned & doffed without removing the ballistic helmet; vital
when exiting a vehicle under fire.
The
Talk-Through
facility means that normal
face-to-face conversation can be had without having to remove the
headset.
Applications
Since it was originally fielded in the US, the RA108 is
being used elsewhere including Canada, Australia, Austria and
Spain for infantry commander and passenger applications, in both
tracked and wheeled APCs.