OR-201
The OR-201 is a combat helmet of Israeli origin. Developed in the 1960s, it was one of the world's first Kevlar helmets. It was subsequently exported on a large scale and been used by many militaries of the world.
Operators
Chile Ecuador Egypt Ghana Guatemala (Paratroopers, Kaibiles) Honduras Israel (Israel Defense Forces, Israel Security Forces) Lebanon (Lebanese Armed Forces) Mexico Palestine (Preventive Security Force) India (Special Forces of India) Portugal (Portuguese Marine Corps) South Africa (Paratroopers and Recce Commandos) Sri Lanka Venezuela Romania
Former operators
Amal Movement (1983-1990) Ireland (Irish Defense Forces - Removed from issue in 2012) - Marada Brigade (1982-1990)
Nicaragua (National Guard 1977-79) Lebanese Forces (1978-1993) People's Liberation Army (Lebanon) (1983-1990) Syrian Social Nationalist Party in Lebanon (1983-1990) - South Lebanon Army (1978-2000)
See also
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