What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effects of head-supported mass on neck response in rotary-wing aircrew.

Tissue‐Level Neck Response in Rotary‐Wing Aircrew With Head‐Supported Mass Assessed With Finite Element Model

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Finite element modeling shows distribution of weight affects neck pain in rotary-wing aircrew, suggesting counterweight use may help.

To evaluate the effects of head-supported mass on neck response in rotary-wing aircrew.
Used finite element model to assess neck response.
Investigation of helmet weight distribution and counterweight effects.
Comparison of different loading conditions on neck mechanics.
Counterweight and NVG significantly reduce neck pain compared to helmet alone.
Findings can inform the design of future helmet systems.
Highlights the importance of mass distribution on neck health.

Hadagali et al. (2026) studied this question.

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