French Helmet Test (IMAGE)

Duke University

French Helmet Test

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A French helmet from World War I sits beneath a shock tube to test how well it protects the dummy underneath from a shock wave. The ridge down the center of the helmet was designed for deflecting shrapnel, but may well have also helped deflect the shock wave, allowing the helmet to outperform even modern combat helmets.

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Joost Op 't Eynde, Duke University

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