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NOTE: This article is about the multi-faction Crew Helmet in ArmA 3. For its counterpart in the semi-official Western Sahara Creator DLC, see Crew Helmet (Western Sahara). |
The Crew Helmet is a ballistic-resistant helmet worn by BLUFOR, REDFOR and INDFOR armoured vehicle crews in ArmA 3.
Overview[]
Worn by the ground vehicle crews of NATO, CSAT, the AAF/LDF, the Crew Helmet offers moderate protection against small arms fire and explosions alike. They have a weight of 40 "mass" units and are rated at Level III protection standards.
In spite of their intended purpose, Crew Helmets offer decent ballistic protection compared to basic infantry helmets. Their main drawback stems from lacking facial protection, which does little to help minimise blast damage from explosives (a greater threat faced by vehicle crews when turned out).
Variants[]
Soft[]
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The Soft helmet was added with the release of the Tanks DLC.
Worn by Livonian vehicle crews along with CSAT and the AAF's elite tankers, the Soft variant provides minimal resistance to small arms fire and blast damage. It is rated at Level I standards but is not actually considered to be a ballistic-resistant helmet due to its very low damage reduction modifier.
However, since the crews of tanks like the T-140 Angara cannot turn out and face minimal risk of shots penetrating the centre of the vehicle's hull, there is little need to wear the heavier Crew Helmets. Additionally, even though it is inferior when it comes to protection, the Soft variant has a weight of only 24 "mass" units which is 16 "mass" less than the regular models (40).
Hitpoints[]
NATO/CSAT/AAF/LDF[]
| Body part | Base armour value | Damage reduction modifier (vs. ballistic) | Damage reduction modifier (vs. explosions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 8 | 50% | 50% |
Soft[]
| Body part | Base armour value | Damage reduction modifier (vs. ballistic) | Damage reduction modifier (vs. explosions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 4 | 20% | 20% |
Camouflage[]
- Sage: Sage green paint finish. Used by NATO armoured vehicle crews.
- Hex: Arid Hexacam camouflage finish. Used by Mediterranean CSAT crewmen.
- Green Hex: Tropic Hexacam camouflage finish. Used by Pacific CSAT crewmen.
- Olive: Olive green paint finish. Used by both the LDF's/AAF's armoured vehicle crews.
- Black: Jet black-coloured fabric. Exclusively used on LDF/CSAT/AAF Soft variants.
Trivia[]
- The AAF/LDF Crew Helmet is based on the real-world "DH-132 AS" vehicle crewman helmet designed by the Gentex Corporation.
- It appears to be an updated port of the same model used for U.S. Marine/Army vehicle crewmen in ArmA 2 and its expansion pack. Save for minor UV layout differences and slight upscaling of the shell portion of the texture, the ArmA 3 version reuses much of its ArmA 2 predecessor.[1][2]
- On the other hand, the Soft variant added with the Tanks DLC is based on the "TSh-4" tanker hat in common use throughout the Russian Ground Forces.
- The NATO/CSAT Crew Helmets are of a completely fictional design but appear to retain some elements from both Gentex's newer "Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet" (CVC-H) and the Russian "TSh-4M".
- At ArmA 3's full launch, NATO/CSAT Crew Helmets were heavier and weighed 60 "mass" units. Game Update 1.02's release subsequently reduced this to 40 "mass" instead.[3]
- LDF variants for both helmet types were only added with the release of the Contact expansion pack.[4]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \ca\characters2\usmc\data\us_crew_equip_co.paa
- ↑ ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \ca\characters_e\us\data\us_crew_equip_co.paa
- ↑ van 't Land, J.J. 2013, SPOTREP #00011, Arma 3, viewed 12 January 2024, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00011>.
- ↑ van 't Land, J.J. 2015, SPOTREP #00040, Arma 3, viewed 12 January 2024, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00040>.
See also[]
| Wearable helmets in ArmA 3 | |
|---|---|
| Level I | Crew Helmet [Soft] • Hard Hat • Light Combat Helmet • Racing Helmet • Skate Helmet |
| Level II | Advanced Modular Helmet (Chops, Ear Protectors) • Basic Helmet • Combat Helmet (Camo) • Heli Pilot Helmet (Crew) • Modular Helmet • Stealth Combat Helmet |
| Level III | Avenger Helmet • Crew Helmet • Pilot Helmet • Press Helmet [Neck Protection] • Protector Helmet |
| Level IV | Assassin Helmet • Enhanced Combat Helmet |
| Level V | Defender Helmet • Special Purpose Helmet |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. Karts DLC | Apex DLC | Laws of War DLC | Tanks DLC | Contact DLC | |