Ops-Core
FAST XP Helmet System (Law Enforcement)
Ops-Core's law-enforcement-focused FAST helmet. Certified to NIJ IIIA and HG2, available in High Cut and Mid Cut, with the LockDown liner and Occ-Dial suspension tuned for long shifts.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $1,400
- Weight
- N/A
- Brand
- Ops-Core
- Category
- helmet
Features
- •NIJ IIIA + HG2 certified
- •Stops 9mm and .44 Magnum threats
- •High Cut and Mid Cut geometries
- •Ops-Core LockDown Liner (heat/moisture)
- •Occ-Dial suspension (cable-driven)
- •High Cut system: 2.73 lb / 1,239 g (L)
- •Mid Cut system: 2.90 lb / 1,316 g (L)
Overview
The Ops-Core FAST XP is a law-enforcement-focused FAST helmet for agencies and tactical teams that want the FAST profile and accessory ecosystem in a patrol-ready ballistic configuration.
Certification is NIJ IIIA plus HG2, which covers 9mm FMJ and .44 Magnum threats with enhanced fragmentation performance. The shell is available in two geometries: High Cut for ARC-rail headset integration, and Mid Cut for users who want more coverage at the cost of headset compatibility. Most patrol officers ordering this will pick the High Cut.
Comfort changes are where the XP differentiates itself from the SF and RF1. The new Ops-Core LockDown Liner is a user-adjustable suspension system designed for heat and moisture management on long shifts. Moisture-wicking fabrics and airflow channels reduce sweat buildup, and the Occ-Dial cable-driven suspension delivers a stable fit when running radios, NVGs, and shrouds commonly used in LE missions. Pricing through Gentex's direct shop is $1,399.95, slotting it below the FAST SF Next Gen ($1,999.95) and well under the rifle-rated FAST RF1 ($3,314.95).
Key Features
- NIJ IIIA + HG2 certified ballistic shell
- High Cut and Mid Cut geometries available
- LockDown Liner with heat and moisture management
- Cable-driven Occ-Dial suspension system
- Conformable nape pad for radio/NVG/VAS integration
- Purpose-built for LE patrol and tactical-team use
Pros
- +Comfort system tuned for long patrol shifts
- +Mid Cut option for officers who want more coverage
- +Full FAST accessory ecosystem compatibility
- +Newest shell engineering and suspension from Ops-Core
Cons
- −LE-channel focus may complicate civilian purchase paths
- −Mid Cut variant interferes with most over-ear headsets
- −Brand-new product with limited third-party reviews
- −Heavier than the FAST SF Next Gen
Detailed Specifications
- protection
- NIJ IIIA + HG2 (9mm FMJ @ 1,470 fps, .44 Mag JHP @ 1,430 fps, enhanced frag)
- profile
- High Cut or Mid Cut
- weights
- High Cut L: 1.85 lb shell / 2.73 lb system; Mid Cut L: 2.03 lb shell / 2.90 lb system
- liner
- Ops-Core LockDown Liner
- suspension
- Cable-driven Occ-Dial
- leadTime
- Built-to-order; 8-12 weeks for multiple orders
- target
- Law enforcement and tactical teams
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