Ops-Core FAST XP High Cut Next Generation Headborne System (Ballistic)

Ops-Core® Next-Gen FAST XP Helmet System

Elevated Ballistic Protection. Proven FAST Geometry. Mission-Ready Integration.

The Ops-Core Next-Gen FAST XP Helmet System is designed for users who require enhanced pistol-round ballistic protection without sacrificing the modularity, comfort, and integration expected from the FAST helmet family. Built with a slightly thicker shell than the FAST SF, the FAST XP delivers increased protection against higher-velocity 9mm threats, making it ideal for duty, direct-action, and high-risk environments where additional ballistic margin is required.

Offering a 205 ft/s increase in muzzle velocity protection for a 124gr 9mm round compared to the FAST SF, the FAST XP strikes a deliberate balance between protection and weight, adding only 0.28 lbs. in shell weight while maintaining the FAST high-cut geometry favored by modern SOF and LE units.

 

Key Features

• Elevated 9mm Ballistic Protection
  Designed to defeat higher-velocity 9mm threats while maintaining manageable system weight.
• Lightweight Modular Bungee Shroud (MBS)
  Low-profile design reduces snag hazards and includes integrated carabiner clips to improve NVG retention and stability while minimizing interference with rail-mounted accessories.
• PowerPath™ ARC Rail System
  Lightweight, scalable mounting solution compatible with the full Ops-Core headborne ecosystem.
• Vented Lux Liner with Occ-Dial® Universal Fitband
  Provides superior comfort, ventilation, and micro-adjustability for extended wear.
• Head-Loc® Retention System
  Secure, stable chinstrap design for high-movement and dynamic environments.
• External VELCRO® Brand Loop Kit
  Enables fast attachment and removal of ID panels, counterweights, and accessories.
• Recessed Communication Groove
  Accommodates over-the-head communications headsets without interference, allowing donning and doffing without removing comms.

 

Ballistic & Performance Specifications

 

Ballistic Protection

• NIJ 0106.01 with NIJ 0108.01 Level IIIA
• 9mm FMJ @ 1,400 ft/s (426 m/s)

 

Resistance to Penetration (RTP) & Backface Deformation (BFD)

• 9mm FMJ, 124gr @ 1,400 ft/s
• 0° obliquity
• BFD < 1.0 in (25.4 mm)
• Tested at Right, Left, Crown, Front, and Back

 

Blunt Impact Protection

• < 150 G’s at 10 ft/s
• Per ACH CO/PD 05-04:2007

• Fragmentation Protection: In accordance with PS-1063 and MIL-STD-662F

 

Compression Testing

• Top-Bottom: 0.020 in (0.51 mm) max @ 400 lbs (181.44 kg)
• Side-Side: 0.125 in (3.18 mm) max @ 300 lbs (136.08 kg)
• Per MICH Type II FQ/PD 06-35C:2013

 

Environmental Resistance

• Storage & Operating Temperatures:
  • Cold: -60°F (-51°C)
  • Hot: +160°F (71°C)
• Temperature Shock, Flame Resistance, Altitude, Vibration, Seawater, Field Agent Resistance, Weatherometer
• Per ACH CO/PD 05-04:2007

 

Construction & Design

• Shell Construction: Two-Stage, Non-Slit
• Shell Thickness: 0.290 in (7.37 mm)
• Shell Geometry: FAST
• Cut Style: High Cut (Enhanced Side Protection)

 

Weight

• Total System Weight: 2.74 lbs. (1245 g)
• Shell Weight (Size L): 1.72 lbs. (780 g)

 

Available Sizes

• Medium (M)
• Large (L)
• X-Large (XL)
• XX-Large (XXL)

 

As an authorized Ops-Core partner, TNVC offers expert configuration guidance to ensure your helmet is properly sized, set up, and integrated with night vision, communications, and mission-specific accessories.

Define Your Requirements.
If you have questions about sizing, configuration, or compatibility with your existing equipment, contact TNVC before ordering.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The Ops Core FAST SF Ballistic Helmet is Body Armor and is subject to any and all restrictions concerning civilian ownership of body armor. Body armor cannot be owned or sold to persons convicted of a felony. Body armor cannot be exported outside the United States. Buyers are required to fill out and sign a body armor waiver or show current U.S. Military or Law Enforcement I.D. Residents of Connecticut are prohibited from buying Body Armor (unless the buyer is a police officer, Police Department, or military). We cannot ship to Connecticut, or even accept credit cards billed there for body armor sales.

 

**PLEASE NOTE**

OPS CORE FAST BALLISTIC HELMETS ARE CURRENTLY ON BACK-ORDER.  THESE ARE SEMI-CUSTOM HELMETS AND ARE IN HIGH DEMAND BY TIER 1 SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNITS WHO ARE ALSO WAITING ON THEIR HELMETS.  CURRENT LEAD TIMES ARE AVERAGING 16 WEEKS, BUT MAY BE A BIT LONGER.

IF YOU WANT TO GET A FAST BALLISTIC HELMET, YOU MUST PLACE THE ORDER WITH US AND BE PATIENT.  WE RECOMMEND NOT “WAITING UNTIL THEY COME IN BEFORE ORDERING” BECAUSE HELMETS ARE SPOKEN FOR BEFORE WE EVEN GET THEM ON THE SHELF.  ALL OPS CORE DEALERS ARE IN THE SAME POSITION.  WE SINCERELY APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND FRUSTRATION, BUT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT.