Helicopter cockpits are a different noise environment than fixed-wing aircraft. Rotor wash, transmission whine, and gearbox frequencies create a high-decibel environment that demands a headset purpose-built for rotorcraft. A standard GA dual-plug aviation headset will not connect to a helicopter intercom without an adapter and may not deliver the attenuation profile that helicopter noise requires.
Our helicopter headset collection features rotorcraft-ready configurations of industry-leading headsets: the Bose A30 with U-174 plug and the Lightspeed Zulu 4 with U-174 plug. Both deliver premium active noise reduction in single-plug helicopter configurations with coiled cords to prevent cockpit snag hazards, purpose-built for civilian rotorcraft intercoms on aircraft like the Robinson R22, R44, Bell 206, and similar airframes. Pilot Mall is an authorized dealer for both Bose and Lightspeed.
If you already own a GA headset and want to use it in a helicopter, our adapter collection includes GA-to-U174 plug converters so you do not have to buy a second headset. For military rotorcraft requirements, our military aviation headset collection covers low-impedance defense airframe options.
Vendor:Bose
NewVendor:Lightspeed
