Wigston, who was appearing before the committee on Wednesday, replied: “The lighter helmet that would allow lighter aircrew, so not just women but lighter aircrew, to fly the F-35 . . . we would have challenges in clearing it in safety terms because it does not give the pilot the protection that the other helmet has.
Ellwood said: “There is an American helmet designed for females which is lighter, but they cost a quarter of a million pounds each and we haven’t purchased any because I think there’s some health and safety regulations, UK regs, which prohibit us.”
A lighter helmet would be better in general so I don't know why everyone doesn't just use it. Maybe because Lockheed is price gouging.
A lighter helmet would be better in general so I don't know why everyone doesn't just use it. Maybe because Lockheed is price gouging.
1/4 million pounds for one helmet???