SESTAN BUSCH BK9 |
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BK9 - EARLIER PRODUCTION MODEL, BADGED AS NIAL BUSCH |
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"This helmet was made by the Croatian firm of Nial Busch (now Sestan Busch SB) in Prelog, Croatia. Production of this model started in 1993 (ongoing). It was used by the Croatian army. This is the first model; NB = Nial Busch. Later models (see Roger Lucy’s example above) were marked “SB” (Sestan Busch) NIAL-Vizer-Šestan was registered in 1994 to produce helmets – the first company in Croatia to do so. Nial Busch (NB) was registered in Sept ’95 and Sestan Busch (SB) in December that same year. SB produced their first 1,000 combat helmets for the MOD (Republic of Croatia) in Dec ’95 and a further 4,000 in ’96. Sestan-Busch claims to export to 20 different countries inc. Mexico, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, England, Russia & Canada and also claims to be responsible for the design and production of a new composite military helmet for the German Army and the armies of France, the Netherlands, Croatia and others. Material is Aramid, the helmet is covered with special ABS-film. Chinstrap has a three point link with quick-release catch. Mass 1,30 kg (small), 1,40 kg (medium), 1,55 kg (large)." |
BK570/HV5 |
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SESTAN-BUSCH BK-3S |
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From S-B website |
"An interesting S-B catalogue here http://www.idexuae.ae/ExhibitorLibrary/1774/katalog_SB_2.pdf See also this website |
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