XM28 Grasshopper gas mask

The U.S. Army XM28E4 Riot Control Agent Mask, colloquially known as the "Grasshopper" for its profile,[1][2] was an American experimental gas mask designed for use by tunnel rats deploying tear gas in the Viet Cong tunnels during the Vietnam War.[2] The existing M17 gas mask was too bulky for tunnel warfare and thus the XM28 with its slim design was introduced.[1] Development started in 1966 and after 4 revisions the XM28E4 was introduced in 1968.[1][3] Its internal cheek filters and low profile made it extremely light and compact.[1][2]

References

  • Mask, Riot Control Agent, XM28E4. US Army. 1967. 4240-880-0010.

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d "XM28 Riot Gas Mask". modernforces.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  2. ^ a b c "U.S. Army XM28E4 Riot Control Agent Mask". gasmaskking.com. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  3. ^ "XM28 Lightweight Protective Mask". vietnamgear.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
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