Airboss Low Burden Mask

The Airboss Low Burden Mask (LBM) is the current issue respirator for the Australian Defence Force. Replacing the S10/ADF-10, as well as the FM53 for special forces use, the LBM is considered to be the best Air Purifying Respirator (APR) on the market         

Featuring dual filter ports, making it easier to switch from left to right handed shooting configurations, a variety of accessories such Sun and Laser Protective outserts and VPU compatibility (Provided that the correct exhale valve cover is used). 

The mask is incredibly light weight and sits close to the face, which decreases user burden when the mask is worn (Hence the name Low Burden Mask).

The filter intakes self seal when a filter is not in use. This design ensures that contaminated air does not leak into the mask when the filter is swapped our whilst in a CBRN contaminated area.

Chosen under the Department of Defences Land 2110 program, the Airboss LBM would be paired with the CQC Targa CBRN suit when full protection is needed against CBRN threats.

Currently, the ADF has mainly been seen to be utelised by Australian Special Forces, however, it has slowly been issued out to standard ADF personnel.