| « | In support of their mobility, Russian Spetsnaz often don the Kipchak lightweight chest rig. In addition to magazine and utility pouches, one variant sports a longer-range tactical radio. A cross-drawn chest holster is fastened to the rig for sidearms. Field Manual[1]
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The Kipchak is a vest worn by Russian Spetnsaz operatives in ArmA 3. It was added with the release of the Contact DLC.
Overview[]
Favoured by Russian Spetsnaz operatives for its light weight and modular setup, the Kipchak vest is a multipurpose harness suited for long distance patrols and reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines.
It has a weight of 30 "mass" units[CfgWp 1] and can store up to 160 units worth of ammunition/items.[CfgWp 2] Like the LBV Harness worn by their CSAT allies, the Kipchak does not have any plate inserts attached and provides absolutely no protection to either gunfire or explosives.
Variants[]
Tactical Radio[]
Identical to regular Kipchaks but contains extra straps/covers for the radio pouch.
Storage-wise, it has the same amount of "mass" capacity as regular Kipchak vests (160)[CfgWp 4] and also weighs the same (30).[CfgWp 3]
Camouflage[]
Trivia[]
- Despite being a Russian vest, in-game Kipchaks ironically appear to be modelled after the "PLCE" chest rig designed for use by the British military.
- Only the strapped radios are actually based on real Russian-made equipment, specifically the "R-187-P1E" handheld radio designed by Angstrem, a Russian joint-stock company. The regular Kipchak has the basic variant attached while the Tactical Radio vest uses the ruggedised version with a bulkier frame.[2]
- Prior to Game Update 2.00, the Kipchak's model had visible clipping issues when it was worn alongside a Full Ghillie. The model's proportions were slightly adjusted after the patch's release to address this.[3]
Gallery[]
Config/script references[]
CfgWeapons[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CfgWeapons >> V_SmershVest_01_F >> ItemInfo >> mass
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 CfgWeapons >> V_SmershVest_01_F >> ItemInfo >> containerClass >> "Supply160"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 CfgWeapons >> V_SmershVest_01_radio_F >> ItemInfo >> mass
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 CfgWeapons >> V_SmershVest_01_radio_F >> ItemInfo >> containerClass >> "Supply160"
References[]
- ↑ Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2019, Contact, Arma 3, viewed 16 May 2025, <https://arma3.com/contact>.
- ↑ JSC Rosoboronexport 2022, Unified radio communications system of the tactical control level, Рособоронэкспорт, viewed 24 March 2024, <http://web.archive.org/web/20220909114137/https://roe.ru/eng/catalog/land-forces/military-communications-equipment-and-automated-control-systems/radiocomms/azart/>. (archived link)
- ↑ van 't Land, J.J. 2020, SPOTREP #00095, Arma 3, viewed 2 December 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00095>.
See also[]
| Wearable vests in ArmA 3 | |
|---|---|
| Level I | Raven Vest • Rebreather • Tactical Vest |
| Level II | Deck Crew Vest • Press Vest • Police Vest (Gendarmerie) |
| Level III | Carrier Lite • CTRG Plate Carrier Rig Mk.1 • GA Carrier Lite (Rig, GL) • Modular Carrier Vest (Lite, GL) |
| Level IV | Carrier Rig (GL) • CTRG Plate Carrier Rig Mk.2 • EOD Vest |
| Level V | Carrier Special Rig |
| Armourless | Chest Rig • Identification Vest • Kipchak • LBV Harness (Grenadier) • Leg Strap Bag • Multi-Pocket Vest • Rangemaster Belt • Safety Vest • Slash Bandolier • Tactical Chest Rig |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. Apex DLC | Jets DLC | Laws of War DLC | Contact DLC | |