Helikon-Tex Cobra FC45 Belt — 45 mm AustriAlpin Buckle
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The Cobra FC45 is a 45 mm wide nylon webbing belt designed for those who need a reliable, fast-releasing closure in tactical and heavy daily-use contexts. The patented AustriAlpin Cobra FC45 buckle is the standout feature: sizing runs from S with a total length of 110 cm up to XXXL at 160 cm, covering a wide range of users with no adapters or additional hardware required.
The AustriAlpin Cobra FC45 buckle is not a simple clip: its dual side-button mechanism locks and unlocks with a single, deliberate motion, eliminating the accidental releases that can occur with single-release buckles. This is the trade-off to keep in mind: the dual-button system offers greater retention than a single-release buckle, but it requires a short learning curve before the movement becomes automatic under pressure. For an operator carrying weight on the waist — magazine pouches, holster, torch — that security is worth the training time.
The 45 mm nylon webbing fits standard tactical and cargo trouser loops, distributing load evenly around the waist without lateral sagging. The width is sufficient to support an inner belt configuration paired with a MOLLE outer belt, but the belt works equally well as a standalone solution for anyone who wants a solid closure without additional layering.
Key points
- The patented AustriAlpin Cobra FC45 dual side-button buckle prevents accidental opening even with accessories loaded on the waist.
- The 45 mm width is compatible with Helikon-Tex tactical trouser loops and standard MOLLE outer belt systems.
- Six sizes available from 110 cm (S) to 160 cm (XXXL) to fit different builds without modification.
- The nylon webbing withstands continuous use without deforming, maintaining the stiffness needed to support waist-mounted accessories.
- Suitable both as a standalone belt and as the foundation for a dual-layer system with a tactical outer belt.
Specifications
Sizes
TROUSER SIZE GUIDE
The Viper trouser size listed on the site refers to the waist measurement in inches. To find the right size, simply check which waist measurement corresponds to your size. For example, an Italian size 46 corresponds to a 32" waist, so you should select size 32 on the site. You can also choose to measure your own waist and select the corresponding size. If your waist measurement is 90 cm, for instance, you should select the corresponding size in inches, which is 36". Contact us via chat or email with any questions. The size shown on the site corresponds to the waist measurement in inches.
| International | VIPER SIZE (waist in inches) |
Waist in CM | UK | FR | IT | ESP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 26-28 | 66-71 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 36 |
| XS | 28-30 | 71-76 | 34 | 40 | 44 | 40 |
| S | 30-32 | 76-81 | 36 | 42 | 46 | 44 |
| M | 32-34 | 81-86 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 48 |
| L | 34-36 | 86-91 | 40 | 46 | 50 | 52 |
| XL | 36-38 | 91-96 | 42 | 48 | 52 | 56 |
| XXL - 2XL | 38-40 | 96-101 | 44 | 50 | 54 | 60 |
| XXXL - 3XL | 40-41 | 100-104 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 64 |
| XXXXL - 4XL | 41-43 | 105-109 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 68 |
FOOTWEAR SIZE GUIDE
| TYPE | SIZES | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU/IT | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46.5 | 48.5 |
| UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 |
| USA | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 14 |
| JP | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| MEX | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.5 |
| BR | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 |
| AU | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 |
Marca
Helikon-Tex
Technical clothing, field equipment and carry systems by Helikon-Tex. It is the most represented brand in the catalogue for outdoor and tactical gear, with over seven hundred product references.
