The MP-6 "Apollo" is first Polish designed and made gas mask since the 20th century interwar time period. Currently, it's issued in first-line troops, but with intentions to fully replace MP-5 in the near future.
History[]
First publicly shown at MSPO / IDIE 2010 where gained prestigious "Defender" award. In 2012 Army ordered first mass shipment and officially adopted the mask.
2012-2015: 30.000 delivered
2017-2022: 76.000 ordered
Parameters[]
All parameters come from Maskpol's website.
- Weight of the biggest mask with an FP-6 filter: 800g
- Only 0,8% of the inhaled air is carbon dioxide
- Estimated shelflife is 15 years
- Water intake port allows hydration in contaminated environment (>600cm3/5min)
- Lenses are made from polyamide and can resist against objects like shrapnel
Photos[]
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MT-212[]
Maskpol produced also a civil market version of MP-6 called MT-212 (Do not mistake it with MT-213/2, a civilian version of MP-5, it's name is a code of parts of a mask). Differences between it and the military mask are:
- different voice diaphram
- lack of a drinking tube
Sadly, the production of a mask was discontinued, and Maskpol probably won't continue the production.
MP-6/T[]
The MP-6/T "Apollo" is the upgraded model first shown at MSPO / IDIE 2017. The main difference is the use of a wide panoramic plastic lense and further compacting the model. The current status is unknown.The MP-6 T gas mask was only an experimental version, possibly a prototype. It was not adapted to the Polish Army.
back view of a polish mp-6
front view of a polish mp-6 (with dual filters)
side view of the polish mp-6 (with straps)