Civilian nbc gas mask11/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Information from these documents will be added once it can be researched.Ĭoming off a successful trial the S10 respirator entered production in 1986 with Avon Rubber plc as the only contractor for the mask (marking the first time a service respirator of Britain has only had a single manufacturer) this is despite a Soviet document alluding that LBR possibly had involvement in the development cycle however this is currently unconfirmed. Leading on from this several prototypes were developed in the early 1980s by Porton Down and possibly Avon Rubber along with Layland Birming Rubber with field trials having seemingly started in 1982 with the last known prototype dating from 1984. With the exception of the R8 none of these designs made it into production, and even with the R8 its issuing was extremely limited at best and by the early 1980s, the S6s age was becoming more and more apparent leading to the NGASR 3848 document being issued setting out a list of requirement and expectations that the respective branches desired from a new respirator. These experiments and tests culminated in the R# series of respirators (including the R8 often wrongly called the S8) these experiments revolved around better performance with optical equipment and furthering resistance to threats. ![]() As the S6 respirator was nearing the 20-year mark of service the evolving CBRN threats presented in the late cold war prompted Porton Down to begin research and development on a new service respirator. ![]()
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