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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[CfgWp 1][CfgWp 2][CfgWp 3] 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.
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[CfgWp 4] 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 [CfgWp 5][CfgWp 6][CfgWp 7] |
50% [CfgWp 8][CfgWp 9][CfgWp 10] |
50% [CfgWp 8][CfgWp 9][CfgWp 10] |
Soft[]
| Body part | Base armour value | Damage reduction modifier (vs. ballistic) | Damage reduction modifier (vs. explosions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 4[CfgWp 11] | 20%[CfgWp 12] | 20%[CfgWp 12] |
Camouflage[]
![Crew Helmet [AAF/LDF]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/4/4b/Arma3-render-headgear-crewhelmetaafolive.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526150210)
![Crew Helmet (Green Hex) [CSAT]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/5/57/Arma3-render-headgear-crewhelmetcsatgreenhex.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526125501)
![Crew Helmet [CSAT]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/b/b3/Arma3-render-headgear-crewhelmetcsathex.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526125501)
![Crew Helmet [NATO]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/9/97/Arma3-render-headgear-crewhelmetnatosage.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526125502)
![Crew Helmet (Soft) [CSAT/LDF]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/c/cf/Arma3-render-headgear-crewhelmetsoftblack.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526125503)
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NOTE: The following camouflage schemes will only be available if the third party-developed Expeditionary Forces Creator DLC is activated. |
![Crew Helmet [MJTF]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/2/2b/Arma3-render-headgear-efcrewhelmetmjtfcoyote.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526125507)
![Crew Helmet [White]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/6/6f/Arma3-render-headgear-efcrewhelmetmjtfwhite.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526125507)
![Crew Helmet [Yellow]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/armedassault/images/5/5c/Arma3-render-headgear-efcrewhelmetmjtfyellow.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/225?cb=20250526125508)
Trivia[]
- The AAF/LDF Crew Helmet is based on the real-world "DH-132" vehicle crewman helmet designed by the Gentex Corporation.[2]
- 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.[3][4]
- The Soft variant added with the Tanks DLC is based on the Russian military's "TSh-4M" tanker hat.[5] As for the NATO/CSAT Crew Helmets, they appear to be of a completely fictional design but seem to be inspired by two real-world helmets: Gentex's "Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet" (CVC-H) and the "Type 602 Tank Crew Helmet" used by the Israel Defense Forces (pre-2010).[6]
- Although it is marked as an asset from Tanks DLC, the Soft variant is not classified as a premium asset and can be freely worn regardless of DLC ownership.[7]
- 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.[8]
- LDF variants for both helmet types were only added with the release of the Contact expansion pack.[9]
Gallery[]
Config/script references[]
CfgWeapons[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_B >> ItemInfo >> mass
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_O_ghex_F >> ItemInfo >> mass
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_I >> ItemInfo >> mass
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 CfgWeapons >> H_Tank_black_F >> ItemInfo >> mass
- ↑ CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_B >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> armor
- ↑ CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_O_ghex_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> armor
- ↑ CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_I >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> armor
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_B >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> passThrough >> "0.5"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_O_ghex_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> passThrough >> "0.5"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 CfgWeapons >> H_HelmetCrew_I >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> passThrough >> "0.5"
- ↑ CfgWeapons >> H_Tank_black_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> armor
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 CfgWeapons >> H_Tank_black_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Head >> passThrough >> "0.8"
References[]
- ↑ Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2018, Tanks, Arma 3, viewed 27 May 2025, <https://arma3.com/dlc/tanks>.
- ↑ Suciu, P 2005, 'Collecting Tanker Helmets', Military Heritage, vol. 7, no. 3, p. 28.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ АО ОКБ Октава 2020, Шлемофон ТШ 4-Т-1 типа Л, З, okboktava.ru, viewed 26 May 2025, <https://web.archive.org/web/20201026163222/https://www.okboktava.ru/en/catalog/tsh-4-t-1/>. (archived link)
- ↑ Program Executive Office Soldier 2011, Program Executive Office Soldier Portfolio FY2011, PEO Soldier, viewed 30 June 2019, <https://web.archive.org/web/20110411143935/https://peosoldier.army.mil/newpeo/Folio2010/PEOSoldierPortfolioFY2011web.pdf>. (archived link)
- ↑ van 't Land, J.J. et al. 2019, Arma 3: DLC Restrictions, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 27 May 2025, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_DLC_Restrictions>.
- ↑ 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 | |