BP Jackets for Aircrew

Helicopter Pilots are regularly operating in LWE/Cl Ops areas of ANTF / J&K / NE region. The present BP Jacket is though of 6.5 Kg is fluffy and bulky and it is difficult for the aircrew to wear while flying.

They are also wearing a separate TAC Vest over the BP Jacket to carry their ammunition. The following are the expected deliverables while flying.

(a) The jacket should be smart fit and can be in two parts with an inner jacket and an outer jacket. An inner jacket can be worn during flying and an outer jacket can be worn during combat survival.

(b) The jacket should be light in weight and maximum weight should not exceed 4 Kg during flying and 8 Kg during Combat Survival with a Level 3+ Ballistic protection with a combination of HAP and SAP.

(c) The jackets should be available in 3 sizes covering 100 percentile of Heptr aircrew population.

(d) The jacket should cover the upper torso completely and design should not hinder mobility of aircrew while flying.

(e) The inner jacket must have the front HAP and side SAP (Half Part) while the Outer jacket must have the rear HAP, side SAP (Other half) and all required pockets to carry ammunitions. The inner and outer jacket should get superimposed in such a way that the weight distribution is done so that a lighter jacket is available while flying and after wearing both the jackets full protection is available for Combat Survival with adequate manoeuverability. Any additional protection can be with Velcro and easily removable. The jackets should have the facility to take out the plates when required.

(f) The position of Velcro for name tab and ring for oxygen in the inner jacket should be as that in flying overall.

(g) The jacket should have flame retarding properties so as to complement the FR overall.

(h) The BP Jacket should be able to endure multiple shots, slash and stab attacks during Combat Survival. It should be able to protect the wearer from fragments of explosion as per BIS standards.

(i) SAP should be capable of providing protection from close combat/ bullets.

(j) HAP should be capable of providing protection at ranges of 25 m from 7.62 mm X 51 mm ball ammunition of SLR, 7.62 mm X 39 mm Hard Steel Core ammunition of AK-47 and 7.62mm X 39 mm Mild Steel Core Ammunition of AK-47.

(k) Shelf Life of BP Jacket is to be minimum 10 Years.

(l) BP Jacket should be comfortable to wear in Indian Flying Conditions.

(m) The colour of BP Jacket should be as per the existing guidelines of IAF regarding flying clothing.

(n) The Bullet Proof Jacket before procurement should be DISC 11 l Challenges 15 certified by DGAQA after necessary amendments to Aeromed 94.