M50 gas mask
The M50 gas mask has been used by the US armed forces since December 2009. It is a successor to the MCU-2 / P gas mask and the M40 gas mask . It consists of chlorobutyl rubber ( Chlorobutyl rubber silicone ) and weighs 0.86 kg (1.9 lb). The mask provides full respiratory protection for 24 hours. There is a drinking connection on the lower part of the mask.
Compared to the previous models, it has a lower weight and a larger field of vision. In contrast to the previous models, it has two filter connections.
The FM50 and the C50 are available as variants for civil use.
Web links
Commons : M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Brochure of the M50 gas mask from the manufacturer (PDF)
- Brochure of the FM50 gas mask from the manufacturer (PDF)
- Brochure of the C50 gas mask from the manufacturer (PDF)