The M60 is the Czechoslovak licensed variant of many Warsaw Pact variants of the ShM-41m. It was issued to the Československá Lidová Armáda (Czechoslovakian People's Army) and to other organisations.
Overview
The mask is a typical helmet styled rubber soviet mask. With two circular eyepieces that can fit antifog inserts but is has also a Tissot tube system. The valve house is made of metal which and painted dark green and has a 40mm GOST thread. The mask was made in 5 sizes.
Filter
The filter (similar to the EO-12) is a big flat canister filter connected by a hose to the mask.
Bag and the kit
The bag is made of simple brown colored canvas and has two basic but very easy to use buttons.
The kit contained:
- M60 facepiece
- bag
- hose and filter
- antifog inserts or soap
Gallery
M52 and M60 facepieces.
Comparison of valve housing between M52 and M60.
M60 with corrugated hose and filter