About Tachanka Helmet

Desperate times required measures. Following the emergence of a brand new terrorist threat, Special Forces of the Soviet Union wanted new weapons and equipment. Firstly, this influenced armor protection, it was necessary to develop body armor and helmets that would offer the highest possible level of protection during the battle in transport or buildings.

Therefore, in the 1990s, “Maska-1” helmets started to be used by MVD Special Forces along with other units. This helmet is a replica of “Maska” that has a weight close to the real prototype. This “Maska-1” looks like the one Tachanka wears in Rainbow Six: Siege video game. The helmet has a steel visor and suspension system. One size fits all.

The helmet has a recognizable appearance and excellently suits cosplayers and airsofters. It is going to be an excellent completion for the image of &” cool Russian”.

The MASKA series of helmets is portrayed by its own face-concealing characteristics, therefore, its designation significance” Mask” in Russian. Their design is derived from that of the Altyn. There are just several known variants in the MASKA family of helmets.