DBA PAPA™ ACH High Cut Ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA | DuPont™ Kevlar®

DBA PAPA™ ACH HIGH CUT BALLISTIC HELMET

Lightweight High Cut ballistic helmet designed for modern operational use, combining reliable protection, comfort, and mobility.

Made of DuPont™ Kevlar® and produced entirely in Europe, the PAPA™ ACH High Cut is built on an advanced ballistic construction designed to reduce backface deformation (BFD) and improve wearer safety.

NIJ IIIA & FRAGMENTATION PROTECTION

• ✔️ Ballistic protection: NIJ Level IIIA, tested to NIJ 0106.01
• ✔️ Threats: .44 Magnum and 9 × 19 mm FMJ at 436 ± 9.1 m/s
• ✔️ Fragmentation: V50 = 692.9 m/s (1.1 g fragment-simulating projectile)

A MODULAR PLATFORM

• ✔️ Shell : DuPont™ Kevlar® in an optimized ACH High Cut shape, corrosion-resistant hardware, coating with a low NIR signature
• ✔️ NVG shroud & rails : in-house components in 50% fiberglass-reinforced polymer (230 MPa tensile strength), for stability and accessory compatibility
• ✔️ Reinforced edges : protect the shell from impacts, drops, and daily wear for a longer service life
• ✔️ Genuine laser-cut Velcro® : VELCRO® Brand panels with high-strength adhesive
• ✔️ BOA fit system : fast, precise adjustment, fewer pressure points, premium leather-lined chinstrap
• ✔️ 9-pad comfort system : memory foam pads that absorb impact energy, reduce backface deformation, and regulate temperature during extended wear

SIZES & WEIGHTS

• M : head circumference 52–55 cm (20.5–21.7 in) — 1.25 kg
• The : head circumference 56–59 cm (22–23.2 in) — 1.30 kg
• XL : head circumference 60–64 cm (23.6–25.2 in) — 1.35 kg

Helmet weight in full configuration.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• PAPA™ ACH High Cut helmet, fully equipped (rails, NVG shroud, Velcro® panels)
• BOA fit system
• DBA comfort pads
• DBA PAPA™ sticker set

MADE IN EUROPE

Produced in Europe to strict quality and performance standards. 10-year ballistic warranty on the shell, 2 years on accessories.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: PAPA™ ACH — High Cut
• Ballistic protection: NIJ IIIA, tested to NIJ 0106.01 (.44 Magnum & 9 × 19 mm FMJ, 436 ± 9.1 m/s)
• Fragmentation: V50 692.9 m/s — 1.1 g fragment
• Ballistic material: DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid
• Rails / shroud: 50% fiberglass-reinforced polymer, 230 MPa
• Sizes: M (52–55 cm / 20.5–21.7 in), L (56–59 cm / 22–23.2 in), XL (60–64 cm / 23.6–25.2 in)
• Weight: 1.25 to 1.35 kg depending on size
• Colors: Black, Coyote Brown, OD Green
• Warranty: 10 years on the shell (ballistic), 2 years on accessories
• Manufacturing: Europe

SEE ALSO

Replacement shroud or color change: DBA NVG Shroud for PAPA™ Helmet. To complete your protection: armor plates and body armor vests.