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NOTE: This article is about the Protector Helmet worn by CSAT forces in ArmA 3. For the Protector 9 mm submachine gun carried by Tanoan Gendarmerie officers, see Protector. |
The Protector Helmet is a ballistic-resistant helmet worn by CSAT forces in ArmA 3.
Overview[]
The Protector is the standard-issue combat helmet of both Mediterranean and Pacific CSAT soldiers. It has a weight of 40 "mass" units[CfgWp 1] and is rated at Level III protection standards.
Unlike its NATO, AAF and LDF counterparts, the Protector will allow its wearer to survive being struck in the head at point blank range from 9 mm/.45 pistol rounds or a single 6.5 mm rifle bullet. Though it is slightly heavier and weighs 40 "mass" compared to the 30 units of the former three helmets, the Protector's provision of greater ballistic safety more than compensates for this ~ 28% increase in weight.
Hitpoints[]
| Body part | Base armour value | Damage reduction modifier (vs. ballistic) | Damage reduction modifier (vs. explosions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 8[CfgWp 2] | 50%[CfgWp 3] | 50%[CfgWp 3] |
Camouflage[]
- Green Hex: Tropic Hexacam pattern. Used on Pacific CSAT Protectors.
- Hex: Arid Hexacam pattern. Used on Mediterranean CSAT Protectors.
- Urban: Urban Hexacam pattern. Exclusively used by Mediterranean CSAT Guards units only.
Trivia[]
- The Protector appears to be a futuristic rendition of the "ZSh-1" helmet worn by Russian security forces, though its rear cable and retractable HUD pieces are completely fictitious.
- It actually shares the same model with the Defender Helmet with the exception of the Protector's retracted eyepieces (its model was changed to this style after Game Update 0.72's release[1]). In spite of this, the Defender somehow retains a higher base armour value than the Protector.
- At launch, the Protector Helmet provided significantly less protection and only had a base armour value of 3. Weight-wise, the original Protector was also heavier and weighed 40% more "mass" (60 versus the current 40). Changes were eventually made to both values after the release of Game Update 1.10[2], which completely refactored all faction helmets and other protective gear.[3]
- The information below details unused, pre-release or removed content.
- Official screenshots and gameplay demos released during the pre-Alpha phase of ArmA 3's development suggest there was originally a derivative of the Protector that had a Semi-Arid Hex camouflage scheme.[4][5]
Gallery[]
Config/script references[]
CfgWeapons[]
References[]
- ↑ van 't Land, J.J. 2013, SPOTREP #00007, Arma 3, viewed 27 December 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00007>.
- ↑ van 't Land, J.J. 2014, SPOTREP #00017, Arma 3, viewed 27 December 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00017>.
- ↑ Voda, R 2014, OPREP - SOLDIER PROTECTION, Arma 3, viewed 27 December 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-soldier-protection>.
- ↑ Paxton, J 2011, ArmA III Preview from E3 2011, GamingShogun.com, viewed 19 August 2023, <https://gamingshogun.com/2011/06/10/arma-iii-preview-from-e3-2011/>.
- ↑ LAtrailers 2011, ARMA 3 - Gamescom 2011 Presentation Part 1 Trailer, 14 September, viewed 7 Feburary 2024, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V25qJMfCMjs>.
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 | |