Russian Army helmets ballistic tests - From WW2 SSH40 to the Modern day 6b47

[@krijgsgeweld6324]

the fact that the ssh68 performed so badly might have been caused by a problem with the heat treat or some other kind of heat damage, Mike B also encountered this with his first test of the 68

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

I've noticed this, but if two youtubers have encountered a heat treat issue with the 68, the helmet really is junk.

[@prfwrx2497]

@@Oxide_does_his_best the QC is junk, most likely.

[@fujii_natsuooooo]

@@Oxide_does_his_best production quality is junk

[@rodiculous9464]

The ssh is not even gost 1 rated, iirc it is only rated for like 32 acp

[@Trve_Kvlt]

@@prfwrx2497 It is Russian after all

[@jerrondeboer3367]

The 6b47 and 6b7-1m use "dry aramid fibre" on the inside, which means aramid without resin. This makes the helmet lighter, but it also makes it deform more when hit. This work against fragmentation, but as shown it presents issues when shot with higher kinetic energy projectiles like bullets. According to Russian testing, the ssh-68 is slightly superior to the ssh-60, maybe it only works against fragmentation. From what I have seen, the "K1" alloy used seems brittle. Thanks for the video

[@paulcziganj4257]

Yeah, the SSh-68 offers terrible protection from bullets, but the shape (wide and conical) imply it's better than other, more "spherical" steel pot helmets against shrapnel.

[@prfwrx2497]

That explains a lot! Thanks!

[@Fred_the_1996]

@@paulcziganj4257 check mikeb's channel. He made a revised test of the ssh68 steel pot and it performed pretty well

[@believeitornick370]

Man U can tell Ox was pissed at these helmets, I haven’t heard him sound that bummed in a long ass time 😂

[@_wojskowy_6324]

Russian helmets exept ssh40 an ssh 60 (they are the same) suck

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

Might've been computer issues but I had a lot of problems rendering this one. If you see issues leave a message here. I've noticed that some of the slow motion audio is out of sync. This will be the last helmet test for a bit as I do not have the funds needed to acquire the Russian modern Special forces helmets. Consider hastening those videos by supporting here: ko-fi.com/oxideyt

[@germanwarrabbit]

I am equally disappointed by these helmets

[@oOBulletsponge]

Your French Press has a god damn flavor saver

[@Lulzmango]

Biggest problem is how loud the music is at the end credits and wrap-up

[@binyamindragon5813]

YOU ACTUAL MAD LAD, YOU LIKE ACE COMBAT? THAT'S A SUB RIGHT THERE HOMIE.

[@teru797]

Should have shot the ssh-68 with the same rounds as the others at least just for lulz sake

[@alexven8568]

Great video, thanks! Hello from Russia. I now the 6b47 maded after 2015 worse, than the 6b47 maded in 2014 years. Becouse changed the manufacturing principle at the factory. Initially, Kevlar was glued in one piece, and after 2015, only the outer layers were glued with resin in these helmets. Sorry for my bad English, i am start learning your language recently.

[@lardthing7417]

English can be a pain, but I wish you the best! -Someone from Argentina

[@alexven8568]

@@lardthing7417 thank you very much

[@LARDDDD]

Yeah guys Ragman got our boy hooked up!

[@dmlarry]

Ragman

[@tictac2therevenge291]

wtf so that's why I keep dying xdd

[@jerrodvolkov5894]

Oxide needs to make his own ballistic helmet take based off these russian helmet tests he's done. "The Oxide bumper pot"

[@jerrodvolkov5894]

@@piotrgrzelak2613 of course. Cant have the same protection as these. Terrible protection

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

god i would kill for a affordable helmet with a high vision visor that somehow stops multiple shots even from rifles that doesnt weigh a ton like a light ceramic with crazy anti spall and anti pierce coating with a light melted down layer of ar 500 or 550 steel that gets slabbed on the helmet as a buffer so the ceramic doesnt give in after like 2-5 shots max

[@evoklax]

@@dr.dylansgame5583 you thinking about an ach, cause you can attach visors to it (with arc rails)

[@evoklax]

@@dr.dylansgame5583 since no rifle rated helmet is (light)

[@evoklax]

@@dr.dylansgame5583 unless you want a 400-900$ ech that weighs 4 pounds

[@frostrune]

Some Russian general: Helmet is just a morale boost anyway.

[@afatcatfromsweden]

Meanwhile in china: body armour reduces morale and wwe’re definitely not saying ths because we’re siphoning money into our own pockets

[@Mungobohne1]

?

[@Mathias_D]

Wow

[@paulsteaven]

No wonder why Germany donated helmets to Ukraine while other NATO members gave anti-tank weapons.

[@evulclown]

One helmet per conscript, if the man infront of you gets shot in the head through their worthless helmet, then you leave the ebay helmet on the floor and put the dead body on your head! Urrraaaahhhhh. Russia is a paper tiger MEME army. Got to love Dictators promoting Yesman skill deficient millitary commanders, who siphon off all the funding to buy mega Yachts 🤣

[@SlickJim2]

"The Ratnik helmet is clearly, significantly weaker than their American and European counterparts" -FSB wants to know your location

[@michaelp3739]

@ゴロゴロ stop saying this bullshit. U are totally wrong

[@e9198]

@@michaelp3739 How is he wrong?

[@Pentazemin44]

@@michaelp3739 Hes right lol

[@cyka7705]

@ゴロゴロ actually on 2017, 930,00 personel, 270.000 were conscripts, 384,000 were soldiers and sergeants on contract, 225,000 were officers. so Russian isnt really mostly made up of conscripts. i think they already have military reformed on 2010's

[@apedumpling5218]

@ゴロゴロ Also, the FSB don’t use primarily western munitions, mostly hosting their own weapons.

[@chiefsohcahtoa3185]

That hang fire was hilarious.

[@tomsoki5738]

Looks like I’m getting a SSH40 then lol. Those are pretty beast mode for a WW2 helmet

[@paulcziganj4257]

If you're looking for a steel helmet, you shuld really try to get your hands on an East German M56, it's widely considered to be the one that offers the best protection. I remember it stopping steel cored 9mm and .357 quite well from other video tests.

[@westcoastrenegade8594]

I picked up a romanian (or hungarian idk) copy of the ssh40 for 30$ on sportsman's guide, looks exactly like the russian one. It's a bit heavy and has some marks but it's a really great deal. To get a helmet that well performing for that cheap is a steal. Ditch the 400 dollar zoomer tac helmets and return to gopnik militia tradition.

[@longyu9336]

@@paulcziganj4257 It can also be used as soup bowl for a whole family

[@jacket194]

Was wearing a 6b47 in Tarkov then changed to a level 4 helm shorty after watching this video...

[@panther7584]

5.7 SS190: "Is this a challenge?"

[@panther7584]

@Félix Sánchez Never tell me the odds

[@TriSpedsOfficial]

@Félix Sánchez that's it? I don't see how that's any good for it's extreme price.

[@planetside9714]

@@TriSpedsOfficial it costs 4 dollar per shot...

[@coneinggaming6285]

@Félix Sánchez so your telling me there’s a chance lol

[@swirekster]

i guess cursed sphera not as cursed anymore compared to modern stuff they use :V

[@Seth9809]

I'm starting to think the 6B14 might actually be a pretty good helmet.

[@aunnaqvi3133]

Tarkov: SSh-68 and 6B47 is GOST 3 Real life: tokarev bullet go VROOOOOOOOOM

[@firu353]

and faceshields stopping some rifle rounds 😂

[@amorphouswhisker4893]

Hey man I just got one tapped with an M62 while using an Altyn.

[@dogmeat7582]

BSG officially said that they made helmets much stronger than irl because otherwise nobody would use them. "As realistic as playable".

[@amorphouswhisker4893]

@@dogmeat7582 well they are not so strong if a bullet that does 44 pen pass straight through a lvl 5 visor lol. M855a1 have the same pen but they got ricochet.

[@chloe4587]

@@dogmeat7582 then they should lower cost

[@biddlebub6013]

Always a joy to hear Ace Combat music, even better when it's a surprise.

[@toastpuppy3491]

“Is this how much they think the life of a Russian soldier is worth?” *Yes*

[@AdamA-px6yw]

No* Worse

[@michaelp3739]

gost 1 is about anti-shrapnel protection not high-velocity bullet protection

[@МаксимМатросов-у3ы]

Life of a Russian soldier is 100 rubles,that's a price for "buy" a conscript from the recruiting office.

[@garysellars8761]

@@МаксимМатросов-у3ы if so, thats 10x more than any Ukrainian

[@alexuslexus5026]

@@МаксимМатросов-у3ы оооо, либераху порвало

[@lardthing7417]

SSH-68: so that's the helmet my grandpa gave to me... Now I feel bad for not knowing this for so long.

[@Deffgun]

Ox, the Russian requirements for helmets are: to withstand direct hit by a 9x18 and 9x19 mm, or a shrapnel fragment on a speed approx 630 meters/sec. As far as I saw the helmet met the requirements, but failed the .44 test. Not surprising, since it should not.

[@connordalton4553]

Which makes sense, since the most common military pistol round in eastern Europe, and the most common military pistol round period.

[@medievalarmorexptert6827]

and seemingly the russian standard for head protection hasnt changed since ww2, which is quite concerning for an army that tries to pose as modern. Seems like the aramid helmets are only there to give the impression something has been doen about head protection by introducing modern looking helemts, but in reality they perform the same or worse than steel helmets.

[@isweatpocari]

*ssh40* 357. mag - 4:08 9mm - 5:11 *ssh68* 357. mag - 4:00 .45 ACP - 4:45 9mm - 4:57 *6b14* 9mm (steel core) - 3:08 .45 ACP - 5:15 *6b26* 5.7 AP - 2:31 357. mag - 5:46 9mm - 6:25 *6b7-1m* 5.7 AP - 2:40 357.mag - 5:53 9mm - 6:27 *6b47* 5.7 AP - 2:49 9mm (steel core) - 3:31 357. mag - 6:02 9mm - 6:35

[@pedoslayer]

Wait a minute, I have seen you somewhere

[@akibru2535]

I like how there’s a metal helmet that looks old as hell but just has some modern Picatinny attachments and shit

[@chrisbrent7487]

It is the 6B47 which is an armamid helmet and is the latest Russian army helmet. Part of their Ratnik upgrade.

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

@@chrisbrent7487 he is aware, he was making a joke.

[@coneinggaming6285]

Oxide is like there is no significant improvement, I’m like dude its got the cool little rail bro

[@elite6848]

Same for the american once they just look more modern cuz of the tan color

[@Shoob__]

> Hears Dankpods sound test music > Realizes that Oxide has been one-gritting the helmets this entire time

[@echodelta2172]

CANT WAITTA GETTA SMELLA THEES

[@Quillyik]

This is the part where the FSB sends a hit squad to take oxide out for revealing their inferior helmet design.

[@Aes880]

FSB dont operate outside Russia Also the ratnik is one of many shiet from Yeltsin era meant to made Russia army look like NATO one

[@therac197]

@@Aes880 Nah they do At least in Syria and whenever there is a defector to get rid of

[@Aes880]

@@therac197 nah that either SVR or GRU,FSB dont operate outside Russia

[@therac197]

@@Aes880 FSB TSSN ALFA is active in Syria

[@gorganfredman5363]

They don't use them, FSB is mostly using gear and helmets made by private companies like Atlas, wartech, etc.

[@robertchalk8884]

the last 30 seconds is where the magic happens

[@gunner9037]

i appreciate all you do man. this is such cool stuff and i can't even begin to imagine how much you spent on these

[@danmorgan3685]

The SSh-40 was one of the best steel helmets made. However, (that word is doing a lot of leg work) after all this time their is no excuse for not surpassing it by miles. Just look at the many generations of helmets that have come with no real gains.

[@lardthing7417]

It seemed like the titanium helmets offered better protection and coverage, but I could be completely wrong

[@hagostaeldmann]

Something to consider is that virtually no military uses subguns or pistols in a standard combat environment. Just about everything is a high velocity small bore bullet. There is in many ways not a purpose to having an army helmet that stops most pistol rounds. Fragmentation protection is infinitely more important.

[@desertedgoatgaming]

@@lardthing7417 Altyns are kinda meh, they're heavy and are worse than regular modern ballistic helmets, like most bad things (the SCAR) video games have hyped them up.

[@desertedgoatgaming]

@@piotrgrzelak2613 The vast majority of helmets are only Level III-A protective materials, per NIJ 0108.01, are rated to stop 124 grain 9mm FMJ rounds as well as 240 grain 44 Magnum, each at a nominal velocity of 1,400 feet per second. Helmet protection is more about ricochet than straight stopping force.

[@desertedgoatgaming]

@@hagostaeldmann The vast majority of helmets are Level III-A protective materials, per NIJ 0108.01, are rated to stop 124 grain 9mm FMJ rounds as well as 240 grain 44 Magnum, each at a nominal velocity of 1,400 feet per second. The stop bullets with ricochets not the actual rating of the helmet (III-A helmets who shug aside 7.62x54r if the angle isn't good enough). Fragmentation isn't any more important especially when considering most of these are helmets and not full face shields so frags will still end you and so will the concussive force ... that's just Russian logic because they can't make decent armor ... they're helmets are basically rated as Oakleys lol.

[@mr.unknown5596]

another amazing ballistics test video keep them comin man

[@Trichromatic7.62x54R]

The chronograph getting shot got me

[@olivers7236]

"Is this how much they think the life of a Russian soldier is worth?” Oh boy, that comment aged like fine wine my friend!

[@tastychunks]

That "Aw fuck!" after the crono shot was the funniest shit I've seen all day

[@100_Deceased_Birds]

How are you, I like your videos very much. I've been watching for a while now and don't expect to quit anytime soon. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate you and videos! :D

[@Imabananna1]

The world needs a Makarov ASMR video voices by Oxide

[@keanur6541]

SADF and Rhodesian troops laughing with their bush hats: "why carry extra weight on your head when you can carry some extra 7.62 lead"

[@danmorgan3685]

Different wars. Introducing even the lowly Adrian helmet in WWI decreased deaths from head injury by 60%.

[@Rally_Armaments]

I would if the rounds mounted bullet upwards in a hat would act as reactive armor and slow down the incoming projectile.

[@lardthing7417]

@@dewlittle1211 I've even heard somewhere that WW1 helmets were even better for protection against shrapnel impact, but that was at least a year ago if memory serves right.

[@Stein871]

@@danmorgan3685 The Stahlhelm was a lot more effective when it came to protecting the users neck and the back of the head from shrapnel. It was heavier and it made you deaf tho.

[@Narcan885]

@@danmorgan3685 "different wars" you say and then compare WW1, where they used an average of hundreds of pounds of explosive per death, to a guerrilla war fought without explosives. You dropped your clown nose

[@TheEmolano]

I subbed in this channel for War Thunder a long time ago, stayed for the videos that probably will be used against me in the tribunal in the future. But those pen tests are really cool, specially since you don't make them 30 minutes long.

[@krijgsgeweld6324]

thanks for making my shitty day better with this upload, i already know that this is gonna be an interesting and really informative video!

[@mr.imperial8721]

Nov. 5th 2023 7:28 to answer your question yes infact they value there soldiers more as cannon fodder then we do

[@SVD-63]

What a bullshit

[@tanaziolopez1936]

Lmao do You Even know what cannon fodder is?

[@daimyogames3245]

I'm really disappointed In military helmets of my country. I hope in a future we will make better ones, because we have potential and a lot of modern companies which are producing military gear in private area, but they can make something for our army) So, thank you for this video, was interesting like always. Good luck and stay sharp)

[@Real_Claudy_Focan]

Don't. It's all about doctrine. Russian doctrine states that helmets are only required to prevent shrapnels wounds, not direct bullets hits ! It's a dual doctrine that stands since WW1 ! Yo want either a heavy but bullet proof helmet for some rare case of "one stray bullet" ends in your forehead or protect your whole army against massive shelling from enemy artillery ? Odds are inclining toward massive shelling to be more likely to happen. Of course, they got "special application" helmets that are bullet proof but what's the point giving them to your whole army for such low odds ?

[@daimyogames3245]

@@Real_Claudy_Focan maybe you are right. But maybe nowadays we can make something better with same weight.

[@alexk3879]

Напротив, 6б47 на этом видео превзошел сам себя, он не должен был выдержать .357 от слова совсем. Он рассчитан только на стальною пулю 9х18 и на свинцовую пулю нагана. Но спешу тебя обрадовать Армоком, собирается делать их из СВМПЭ и вроде как ни должны стать попрочнее.

[@daimyogames3245]

@@alexk3879 видимо я плохо смотрел) Спасибо за инфу, надо будет глянуть.

[@Nechayev_]

Huh...Ukrainian army helmet is better than...just ugly

[@Pmantis12]

Guess you cant blame the Russians who stuck with older gear as long as they did. Sure, the weight is absurd on some of those helmets, but shit at end of the day survival is all. Thanks for these tests! Sure makes a day on the ambulance a bit more fun.

[@michaelp3739]

The General Director of the Center for High Strength Materials noted that, according to the experience of armed conflicts, soldiers are hit first and foremost by shrapnel. That is why the emphasis was placed on anti-shrapnel protection in the design of the helmet, and the bullet was seen as the equivalent of a heavy, high-speed shrapnel

[@Pmantis12]

@@michaelp3739 Definitely. All helmets are designed for shrapnel before anything else, not going to dispute that at all.

[@cl5258]

Boy did that last question age poorly

[@catmr372]

Next up PLA QGF03 “PASGT Clone”

[@JohnDoesSports]

They supposedly offer the same level of protection as a PASGT, but there's only one way to find out for sure.

[@JohnDoesSports]

@John Wayne yeah, the PLA overall is a paper tiger. US forces that have trained with PLA troops have also commented on their lack of training, which isn't surprising because the PLA focuses more on teaching troops to be loyal to the CCP than on actual tactics and survival skills.

[@Stealingiscaring]

@John Wayne So.....good? And what's the evidence behind the first two? *Disclaimer: This is out of pure curiosity.

[@Stealingiscaring]

@John Wayne Hm. I can only partially agree with the aircraft engine aspect. The Chinese have recently started producing aircraft with their own engines: the WS-10B and C along with the WS-20. However their engine tech is still behind the US’s level despite it being good enough for its current purpose. As for size, I definitely agree with you for now since it is obvious they wanna catch up in displacement tonnage for ships. For electronics, I’m not familiar with em, so I can’t judge. However, how are their naval personal crap? As of now, I haven’t heard much about them being incompetent. They haven’t caused any accidents that I heard of nor have their ships stalled in the middle of the ocean.

[@scharnhorst3233]

Awesome analysis as always Oxide, keep it up!

[@keeski8926]

4:45 this is so wholesome

[@chrisbullock3504]

Pog oxide video. what an excellent way to end off the series. cant wait for those vids teased at the end

[@Marrapash]

I am a bit surprised about the 6b47s performance. I was optimistic it could halt .357 without that much deformation. Stopping 9x19 is standard across European helmets like the German M92, so the only advantage is the lower weight of the modern russian example.

[@darkon112]

Why are you surprised that 1 kg GOST 1 rated helmet doesn't fare well against threats rated over GOST 1 ?

[@Marrapash]

@@darkon112 I maybe have to rephrase... not necessarily surprised, but since I have a 6b47 and the direct comparison to said German helmet I expected the Russian example to not bulge under the .357 quite as much. Deformation - yes. Possibly a serious head injury - yes. But not that hammerblow

[@545x39Rat]

Been waiting for this video for awhile. Great work 👍

[@rodiculous9464]

You can get pads in the new russian helmets, I just bought some team Wendy pads and removed the suspension system and put the team Wendy pads in my 6b47. You still have the crappy chinstrap though. Iirc the suspension system was found on the pasgt to actually cause more injuries so its better to remove it.

[@fallout1116]

The British, Italian, Dutch, and German militaries still use similar suspension systems. US M1 pot and PASGT helmets did as well, which is what I was issued back in the day. There's actually a significant airspace between the internal suspension (when worn) and the shell of the helmet itself, such that ~20mm of deformation wouldn't even reach the side of the head. The reviewer seems unaware of this. Not saying the newer "football helmet" pad systems aren't better, but that this old style isn't necessarily garbage.

[@rodiculous9464]

@@fallout1116 the problem is you cant wear over ear protection with it or use the crappy russian gssh "head sock" variety. Also modern pads have a rating of their own to dampen the bfd. Also modern team Wendy cloudliner and other helmet have plastic cooling vents too

[@askalad8584]

Thanks oxide. I have been waiting for the Shh ballistics test

[@alexanderdegtyarev1675]

The 6b47's best attribute is the weight. It's much lighter that western ballistic helmets (such as an ACH with NVG mount and rails). Out of the factory, it already has metal rails and an NVG mount attached. Ballistic protection is most important, but low weight is also important, especially if you patrol for extended periods without getting shot at.

[@fiskersproductions]

Do you wear NIJ III or IV plates?

[@gremlinwithgun7527]

But it's a problem the moment you _do_ get shot at

[@marcusborderlands6177]

It's basically a bump helmet, lol.

[@averageyoutubeviewer5573]

So this is more or less a crowd funded gun channel I love it!

[@fakethinksy101]

Some of the best gun content on KZbin. Keep it up man, you’re killing it!

[@TarnBitz5508]

Bro I have been waiting so long for you to do these helmets and now the wait is over!

[@RyRy-lb1wx]

I love the ace combat music whilst the tests are going on

[@MPEMagnumMarkGamingTV]

Dead ass. I’m subbing. I watched one video and it lead me to another of yours. And your content is HEAVILY and I mean VERY HEAVILY underrated man. This ain’t me blowing smoke, but you’re channel is going to be Fucking huge one day. Keep going 🔥🤠💯

[@toolbox6740]

I love how when he talks about the deformation of the 6b47 where he's like "omg so bad" but when he tests a Fast helmet with like double the deformation, he's like ehh, not bad. lmao

[@fiskersproductions]

He was pretty pissed off about the ops core

[@fishyfish6050]

The difference is that the 6b47 is standard issue helmet for the entire russian amred forces meanwhile the ops core is only used by special forces

[@toolbox6740]

@@fishyfish6050 special forces get worse helmets than regulars? Some how that looks worse lol

[@fishyfish6050]

@@toolbox6740 You completely ignore the fact that the point of the ops core helmet is to be lightweight which is why they even allow you to wear headset along with being able to mount nvgs. Also he was clearly pissed off during the ops core helmet aswell yet you for some reason ignore that There is no reason for a standard issue helmet to deform this bad

[@thegalapagos57]

​@@fishyfish6050ECH is basically standard issue now and has similar deformation.

[@mosinnagant266]

I can hear the frustration in your voice over the results

[@stevemc6010]

That Strider Squadron background music 💙

[@mr.gripsandtheboys3469]

Oxide's smile and optimism after the test results: gone

[@Halal_Dan]

"Oh God Russian gear really is trash"

[@AlexsEquipmentCorner]

Much needed information gets delivered again

[@nerdman127]

Honestly the 6b47 I was already expecting it to be equivalent to a decent steel helmet given its weight. I got it back in the mid 2010s when I had more cash and the only other helmets I had were the us M1 and an M88 PASGT. It's so damn light I doubted it would stop more than a 9mm to begin with and I came from the old school mentality of "helmets are for frag protection and nods mounts only". I have have some minor customization that improved it, not in terms of ballistic protection but fit and comfort. Kept the headband ditched the rest of the sus system and added aftermarket US style velcro pads so It fits more securely and comfortably. The GSSH's "headsock" tweaked a bit to fit better, unlike some aftermarket kits. Replaced the russian helmet light with a more durable US one after I found out just how easy the ruski ones break by dropping it just once. I don't do night stuff very often so I'm still working on a counterweight setup and I'm also looking into aftermarket covers for it. Anyone have recommendations on a good bipod for the side pic rail? XD

[@metrogames230]

The 6b47 is definitely one of my favorite looking helmets

[@syntiy5737]

Nice vid. Appreciate you using all of this nice gear. 👍

[@dambigfoot6844]

This video saved all of us $250 + $50 shipping 2 months time from Russia. If you just like the digital green camo just buy 2 covers and sew them together to put on an American Kevlar helmet

[@westcoastrenegade8594]

Buy ssh40 for 30$

[@FNGof2010]

Nice rendition of Black Mesa's "Forget About Freeman" at the end.

[@ShareTheLightTV]

Solid testing. As someone who understands how much effort this takes: thank you!

[@OlehBilov]

Wow just watched 3 ads, it is monetized, congrats!

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

I don't understand the system!

[@dg2010]

I've been told that the lesser protection of the modern ratnik helmets compared to its contemporaries has been to lower the weight of gear to the infantry man wearing it. Though it could have just been made to be cheaper as well.

[@prfwrx2497]

Both. Helmet weight is unsuspended weight and really fucks with your neck more than it might seem. To me, it seems that the regular army only get frag helmets, while the strike teams kicking doors for a living will get the heavier law enforcement k pots that stop bullets. Heat retention is also a factor I think. I'd reckon the old suspension bucket dissipate heat better than foam pads.

[@samt5716]

Thanks for giving us a look into the more standard helmets of the Soviet Union and the modern Russian army

[@krebsfish5035]

If the lighter helmet offers a same, or slightly weaker protection then it's an improvement I guess also I when I heard Ace Combat music I can't unhear it again

[@romeosgenericchannel3971]

Awesome video and content man!

[@hyenalingo]

I love the salt like snow, it looks crunchy

[@julz5915]

Great content as always, looking forward to more.

[@woahdude3853]

You are a national hero for the history of everything

[@90sanime52]

I’m glad this was recommended to me

[@granitebj4952]

Guess I'm one of like three people that notice the AC7 background music, great vid. Might try the coffee.

[@jingshenghong9939]

Thanks for the informative ballistic test on those authentic Russian army helmets. I am very curious about the test result of 6B14 (ssh68M). Do you think it has reached NIJ level 3A or more? I really had high anticipation for this one because of its special design. Theoretically, it should stop some powerful calibre rounds with its design.

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

3a absolutely

[@Dub1191]

Love your videos man!

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

"Is this how much they think the life of a Russian soldier really worth?" *2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine* DA

[@tatertot8780]

This is nice, you have earned a like

[@e9198]

Great video, its really cool to see an actual ballistics test on modern military helmets. 6B47 seems to be significantly inferior to the US Military issued ECH helmet which is capable of stopping most rounds up to 7.62x39 and even 7.62x54 from a PKM at 20ft (although this did happen under combat conditions not test conditions and I doubt you could expect it to consistently stop this caliber). Also it supposedly only weighs 3lbs which is quite impressive.

[@FluffyYukihyo]

always love these videos, very interesting to watch

[@ratibor3000]

Do not agree with your disappointment. ) 6B47 is the best lightweight helmet in the world. It weights 1.09 kg or 2.5 pounds. It's nothing. For how long you can wear IIIA helmets which weigt 1.6 kg or 3.5 pounds? Well not for long. And this is a problem. And 6B47 you can wear for 24 hours or more. Today i bought 6B47 for myself just in case. To be ready. And really happy with this. The price was 200 US dollars. )

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

A standard infantry helmet should not be considered a lightweight helmet. Soldiers have died because of this thinking. Your countrymen.

[@ratibor3000]

​@@Oxide_does_his_best OK, got your position. But when you are in trenches for days... without any "vacation"... it hard to wear 3 and more pounds on your head. 6b47 is very good in fragments protection. This the main purpose of helmets. But in case I decided to make additional cover from uhmwpe for 6B47 ) to update protection level and make it more versatile. My experiment.)

[@ooacheezit836]

Great video man

[@TacticalBaguette]

Ace Combat and Black Mesa music is making me coom

[@limeythelimes]

Hell yea ace combat hanger music makes great bgm

[@piewithmoustachepwm]

Well... now I know not to peek anyone with a Five-seveN while wearing my 6B7-1M, if I ever for some ridiculous reason happened to get into such situation. Thank you for doing this scientific testing!

[@goforbroke4428]

PieWithMoustache PWM why does everybody think a helmet is for stopping bullets, they are meant to protect from fragmentation and shit falling down on your head. Nothing else.

[@piewithmoustachepwm]

@@goforbroke4428 I would guess movies and video games.

[@frank3222ful]

@@goforbroke4428 Its 2021 bruh. Helmets should protect from pistol bullets atleast

[@tsorevitch2409]

@@frank3222ful not the military ones as it's rather hard to find anyone who wi fire at you using pistol.

[@frank3222ful]

@@tsorevitch2409 You have a point, but so do I.

[@radics4683]

Oxide about the armor testing are you testing only the modern vests or older ones to like 6b13 6b23 or even 6b5 6b3 6b2? Im personally really intrested how strong the 6b3 is.

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

I am testing all of those vests.

[@lancebarajas6484]

Excellent video dahg

[@mlook6348]

Saw your BEAR hoodie and i knew exactly where you got the video idea lol

[@johnthomson2377]

I don't mean to cope with my budget, but most other SSh 68 helmet tests that I've seen have been able to stop 45 ACP with some deformation, but no penetration. This could be because the helmet seen in this video seems to be a later model, or it could be in poor condition. I would appreciate feedback regarding these details. Thanks.

[@captaincoffeecake3595]

I’m getting ptsd flashbacks of run ins with Killa on interchange

[@kommandantvalentine6272]

This video has been viewed by the Ukrainian army

[@DjJ0SHWA]

LMAO

[@kaz8997]

wait fr?

[@Nechayev_]

Reminds me of that video of a separatist shooting an old post soviet Ukrainian army plate.

[@Nechayev_]

@A dude with a flashlight I think it's one of the vice news episodes in the early or late days of the war

[@fadli_1577]

Age like fine wine

[@nikolamilosevic7024]

Cant wait for the even more modern ones like the LZSH 1+

[@ichewtoast111]

I love the look of the ZSH 1-2m

[@dewey7085]

I wonder if we will ever see a similar level of tests with western gear from the same awesome KZbinr

[@WeatherMan404]

the reason the WW2 helmet did really well is because its made out of Stalinium

[@Russianpumpkinspider]

6:05 they change it for it to be more like the Mitch padding

[@RickySandoval86]

If buying a couple bags of coffee from these guys helps get these videos pumped out, consider it done lol

[@Karistonschannel]

ssh68 got that big ricochet energy.

[@fimbul_]

Wow, these were a surprising results.

[@Jaqrkazi]

Important to point out for all the people laughingly the comments at how crap the helmets are, it’s stated in the video that all the helmets shown here are only the GOST 1 rated models, Russia has 6 levels of GOST rating. This level is basically on par with US lvl.1 armor rating, what your really looking for is something like a lvl.2 or lvl.3a, which is more in line with Russian GOST 2 levels

[@TheNukaColaQuantum]

I have a 5.45 design helmet, you think those would fair better than the ratnik helmets?

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

I need a Spartan if its one of those. Join my discord and send me a DM

[@jjustdancerr8119]

@@Oxide_does_his_best btw, seen a shot through photo of Spartan It was said to be .308 and if thats true i see nothing surprising

[@старшийсержант-л7ш]

@@Oxide_does_his_best thats the only helmet 545 design produces right now ( and in 3 variants )