Russian Spetsnaz SPHERA helmet(in depth with lots of photos)

[RomanS]

I know some of you guys were interested in the Russian Internal Forces helmet SPHERA(СФЕРА)

There is not much information out there, so I decided to share some (i'm not an expert in it either :oops: ) that I know

I brought one back from Russia, and did a photo shoot of it in my house last night. I gathered a simple OMON - SOBR officer's gear, and snaped some shots.

I wanted to capture the helmet in details for you all.

So lets start.

As far as I know the helmet is been in use during the late 80s.
Russians were testing the newest protection for their Internal soldiers. The old pot was getting old, un-comfy and rugged.

The development of the new helmet was on the run because of problems in the country with other republics. Based on the war in Afgan, the Ministery developed a new fully customizable helmet.


http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3834.jpg

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3841.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3838.jpg


The SPHERA helmet issues with a "special" made bag (ill take photos of it if needed), but really nothing spectacular, just another canvas bag.

The contents include
Helmet body
Left side Steel plate
Right side Steel plate
Top cover steel plate
laces
VSR cover
SNOW cover

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3796.jpg


First is the Helmet body. Made out of nylon head cover.
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3791.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3792.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3793.jpg


This is where you put the plates, and lace them up.

First goes the side plates that will protect your ears and the side of your head. You just simply insert them into the slots, and lase the first layer.
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3799.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3800.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3801.jpg

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3803.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3807.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3809.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3811.jpg

So now the first layer of Steel is laced up, and time to put the top one on. You can custumize it however you need it by moving the plate lower or higher. After puting the last top layer plate, I laced it the same way as the side plates.

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3812.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3814.jpg

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3816.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3818.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3819.jpg

Now all you have to do is to cover the last part with front, and back straps. You can see the velcro tape on it. After that, its done and ready for your choice of cover.
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3821.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3823.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3828.jpg

The covers come in many cammo patterns. Almost anyone you need.
My favorite is VSR.
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3829.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3831.jpg

Ready to go.

It is a very comfortable helmet, and the best part about it is custumization. On the weight scale, it is not the heavies thing on the planet, but it is heavier than Kevlar. Don't forget it has STEEL plates for extra protection.
It actually saved a lot of guys lifes.

Enjoy the poster style shots hehehe

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3836_copy.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3838.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3841.jpg

if you guys wanna see more Russian gear like this, please let me know.


http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/6673IMG_3843.jpg

[MVSpartan117]

Cool!
I like it, looks like it provides pretty good coverage. What type of damage can it take?

I'm letting you know we want to see more Russian gear like that!

[RomanS]

Cool!
I like it, looks like it provides pretty good coverage. What type of damage can it take?

I'm letting you know we want to see more Russian gear like that!

I think Makarov pistol, and various shrapnel

[Catch22]

Great job Permskii! :hug: I was really interested in those helmets, and glad I found someone to provide such a good photos of it. If theres a chance of you getting some equal Skif photos do it quickly! :D

[MVSpartan117]

Cool!
I like it, looks like it provides pretty good coverage. What type of damage can it take?

I'm letting you know we want to see more Russian gear like that!

I think Makarov pistol, and various shrapnel

Good enough for me! :)

Thanks again for the awsome shots!

[RomanS]

Great job Permskii! :hug: I was really interested in those helmets, and glad I found someone to provide such a good photos of it. If theres a chance of you getting some equal Skif photos do it quickly! :D

Bro,
sorry don't have Skiff on me.

I will ask my friend in Russia to photo-shoot one. I know this one is important too. Plus its' been in Afghanistan before Sfera's time.

[Catch22]

Roman, I'm really counting on you there ;)

[RomanS]

Roman, I'm really counting on you there ;)

hhehe no prob

he's in the hospital right now (kidney stones), should be out in a week.

Hopefully than. I don't why i didn't bring one back. It was a lot of **** with me coming here anyways. The suitcases were full.

But my friend Undo has one, waiting for him in Russia as we speak.

[George W. Bush]

What is the Russian titanium helmet called?

[memphiz]

wow looks like alot of work lol, great pics Permskii :D

[RomanS]

What is the Russian titanium helmet called?
SKIFF

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

Show us more perm, do you have any of the grad series assault vests laying around ;)

[anonymous individual]

What bullets can the helmet withstand and can it handle multiple shoots in a quick succession (one right after the other from the same direction)?

[ALBANIAN]

Roman, I'm really counting on you there ;)

hhehe no prob

he's in the hospital right now (kidney stones), should be out in a week.

Hopefully than. I don't why i didn't bring one back. It was a lot of **** with me coming here anyways. The suitcases were full.

But my friend Undo has one, waiting for him in Russia as we speak.


which, 9 mm or 7,62?

[anonymous individual]

if you guys wanna see more Russian gear like this, please let me know.

Please do! I will get down on my knees and beg you, if you want.

[anonymous individual]

Show us more perm, do you have any of the grad series assault vests laying around ;)

Bastard, have you recieved your grad yet?

[RomanS]

Roman, I'm really counting on you there ;)

hhehe no prob

he's in the hospital right now (kidney stones), should be out in a week.

Hopefully than. I don't why i didn't bring one back. It was a lot of **** with me coming here anyways. The suitcases were full.

But my friend Undo has one, waiting for him in Russia as we speak.

which, 9 mm or 7,62?

14.5

and I would love to have Ibstolidude delete my whole thread next time - thankfully though he just happens to be in a great mood. But if I was a gambling man, I'd say he would delete it for certain next time. -

но,, что можно

[ibstolidude]

hmm intersting post!

[REMOV]

I know some of you guys were interested in the Russian Internal Forces helmet SPHERAYou know, there are at least two models of Sphera helmets. The SSSh-94 Sphera-S (SSSh means Special Steel Helmet, introduced in 1994) shown at your pictures (with armor steel plates), and previous model STSh-81 Sphera (plates are made of titanium alloy) (STSh means Special Titanium Helmet, introduced in 1981). As a supplement.

[intelligenzija]

what is the name of the helmet of Alpha ?

[KDF]

The Alfa helmet seems to be the K6 series made by NII Stalli (http://www.niistali.ru/index.php)

[The Kop]

amyone are lucky enough to own a K6 helmet here?

[Temnyy_Voyin]

Does Ukraine make their own Sphere helmets? or do they use Russian sphere helmets?

[Temnyy_Voyin]

Are the Sphera helmets rare to obtain?

[bigjeff]

amyone are lucky enough to own a K6 helmet here?

Mate,would u kindly enough to tell me wat's it?

[beyond_the_silence]

Mate,would u kindly enough to tell me wat's it?


The Alfa helmet

Did you read or just look at all the pretty pictures, which I'd understand, cuase they are pretty pictures. p-)

[GeraldDuval]

great pics! i always wondered why it looked so bulky, i had no idea it was a system of plates...cool stuff.

[Uninen]

Learned something new today, very unique construction the helmet has and also the post was most informative.

Thanks.

[Rotterdam1953]

Can anyone tell if the Chinese do copies of these? I've just bought one that is brand new and differs from the one illustrated. The strapping is black and has no chincup. To close it, you simply feed the strapend through the plastic hasp. Both hasps and strap seems the type that's used on backpacks. The central plate is a one-piece affair, unlike the two-piece on the photos above. The interior is a slightly speckled grey cloth. I hope the one illustrated is the earlier STSh81, compared to the later SSSh94 - which I hope is the one I now possess.
Can anyone throw some light on it please? I would be much obliged.

[Hilbert]

Can anyone tell if the Chinese do copies of these? I've just bought one that is brand new and differs from the one illustrated. The strapping is black and has no chincup. To close it, you simply feed the strapend through the plastic hasp. Both hasps and strap seems the type that's used on backpacks. The central plate is a one-piece affair, unlike the two-piece on the photos above. The interior is a slightly speckled grey cloth. I hope the one illustrated is the earlier STSh81, compared to the later SSSh94 - which I hope is the one I now possess.
Can anyone throw some light on it please? I would be much obliged.

Probably the Ukranian Version.

[Mic B.O.S]

you can find russian army accessoiries and wears at
www.rusmilitary.com (http://www.rusmilitary.com)

[Hispeed1]

Helmets!? Spetsnaz don't need no stinkin' helmets! Nice pics. (J/K)

[2495]

you can find russian army accessoiries and wears at
www.rusmilitary.com (http://www.rusmilitary.com)

Nice, thanks for the link. New winter coat for me!

[Rotterdam1953]

Helmets!? Spetsnaz don't need no stinkin' helmets! Nice pics. (J/K)


Mmmm, thank you for your reply Mr. Hispeed1 but it wasn't much use to me, was it?

[Mic B.O.S]

Nice, thanks for the link. New winter coat for me!

Mr. be carefull, look what have told me one member from russia:



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Originally Posted by STEPAN1983 http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3783961#post3783961)
This parka is made by "Splav" company. It is called "SAS". Please dont laugh, in Russia they love to use pathos names for military gear, even the worst uniform can be called "Spetsnaz" or something like this :grin:
By the way, this parka is well made, but it is not used by russian military (also not used by poorly-paid russian security guards so dont worry :-) ) Just a good commercial smock-style parka. And you sholdnt trust to this russian-gear-collectors websites, they advertise a lot of shiт (but also some good things) As you can see, on www.rusmilitary.com (http://www.rusmilitary.com/) they use non-existing names for gear ("Spetsnaz Winter Jacket" че ето за херня???) and dont say which russian company made this gear. In catalog info they lie a lot (their favorite trick is "it is used by spetsnaz").