LIFT Airborne Technologies Makes History with AV2 Vendetta – First Fixed-Wing Helmet to Pass USAF’s 600 KEAS Ejection Sled Test
Six-year development journey leads to a new benchmark in military aviation safety and performance.
LIFT Airborne Technologies is proud to announce a historic breakthrough in aviation head protection with the AV2 Vendetta, the first fixed-wing flight helmet in history to pass the U.S. Air Force’s 600 KEAS ejection sled test — one of the most extreme and demanding milestones in military aviation. The AV2 also successfully completed over 50 additional MIL-STD tests, establishing a new standard for fixed-wing helmet systems. The AV2 Vendetta is the result of a six-year collaboration between LIFT Airborne and the U.S. Air Force through the AFWERX innovation program. Designed from the ground up to meet the needs of modern aircrews, AV2 reimagines the fixed-wing helmet from shell to optics – delivering unmatched safety, comfort, and mission adaptability. “We didn’t set out to make history,” said a LIFT Airborne spokesperson. “We set out to build a helmet worthy of the mission — and the people who wear it.”
AV2 Vendetta: Key Performance Highlights
+ 600 KEAS ejection sled certified — an industry first
+ 21% weight reduction over legacy systems
+ 22% improvement in center-of-gravity, reducing pilot fatigue
+ 2.6° increase in field of view for enhanced situational awareness
Constructed with 12K aerospace-grade carbon fiber, Koroyd®/EPS hybrid impact liner, and a MIL-STD-43511 magnetic visor system
Driven by a shared passion for flight and deep respect for those who serve, LIFT’s team of engineers, aviators, and test pilots embraced every challenge – from concept failures to design overhauls – with the belief that aircrews deserve the best protective gear possible.
The AV2 Vendetta represents more than a helmet. It is the foundation of a new generation of fixed-wing aviation equipment built for today’s flight environments and tomorrow’s missions.
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