LD Switzerland SA

LD Switzerland SA designs and manufactures flight helmets and oxygen systems for military and civil pilots. The company is based in Payerne, Switzerland.

The H-CMF is a fifth generation helmet for fixed wing military fighter pilots. It is built from lightweight carbon and is up to 0.5 kg lighter than typical fiberglass helmets. The company says it can cut neck pressure by up to 4.5 kg during high G maneuvers. The whole helmet, including the locking visor system, is certified up to 625 knots. It has customizable visors, and NVG can be used with the internal visor.

The H-CMR is a helicopter helmet for air medical and search and rescue personnel. It weighs slightly over one kilogram. The H-CMB is a universal ballistic helmet for military aerial personnel. The site describes its ballistic helmets as reliable rescue helmets.

Each helmet is fitted to the user through a process and fitting service. The company uses machine learning to measure helmet fit precisely. Options include helmet mounted display, night vision and communication systems, with Bose active noise reduction. Helmets have a modular design, so the display can be chosen to suit operational needs. Accessories and replacement parts are sold through the shop.

The site shows logos of organizations that trust the company, including EASA, Transport Canada, ADAC Luftrettung and Boston MedFlight. Other logos include UGAP, the DGA and several helicopter operators.

The shop lists the H-CMF at $2,887 and the H-CMR at $2,379.53. Shell options include hydrophobic and non hydrophobic finishes, and visor colors and shapes can be customized to fit the oxygen mask. Helmets are designed in Switzerland and produced in the European Union.

The company says it designs and manufactures pilot life protection technology for military and civil clients around the globe. Its research and development team works on the technology. The newsletter, customer support and careers pages are also on the site.

Services

• Fighter pilot helmets (H-CMF)
• Helicopter helmets (H-CMR)
• Ballistic helmets (H-CMB)
• Helmet fitting and process service
• Helmet mounted display options
• Bose active noise reduction
• Accessories and replacement parts
• Oxygen systems
• Customizable visors
• Communication systems