For science!

[Grimey Rick 3417]

I reviewed the Ballistic Helmet in a previous thread, testing whether or not it actually deflected bullets. Using an identical M4A1 to the one being used in this test, it successfully deflected one (1) bullet before becoming ruined. I am now testing the ZSh3 Pilot Helmet.

 

Target: ZSh3 Pilot Helmet (worn by my kid)

 

Weapon: M4A1, M4 Handguard MP, M4 Buttstock MP, M68 CompM2 Optics, ATLAS Bipod, 30Rnd STANAG (coupled)

 

Result:

 

 

EDIT: Because edit.

Edited March 11, 2014 by Grimey Rick

[hannibaldaplaya 1095]

now i know why to not wear a pilot's helmet

[Mopa 44]

But it is so stupid looking that its awesome. Tbh I just wear beanies because meh. 

[cav_guy 62]

Good to know.  Thanks for the PSA!

[rickyriot 1009]

Disappointed in that. I had hoped purely from the name alone it would at least provide some level of protection.

[Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036]

Did you make sure you hit the helmet and didn't shoot him in the face? :p

[Forrelist 236]

I tended to avoid this because they are too bright, but there's another reason I guess.

[Grimey Rick 3417]

Did you make sure you hit the helmet and didn't shoot him in the face? :P

 

Yep, shot him in the back of the head, the same spot I shot the Ballistic Helmet.  :thumbsup:

Edited March 11, 2014 by Grimey Rick

[Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036]

Yep, shot him in the back of the head, the same spot I shot the Ballistic Helmet.  :thumbsup:

Heh, that does suck but as far as I know pilot helmets are designed for impact and shrapnel, not full blown rounds.  I could be wrong tho.

[Stixx (DayZ) 48]

Lol Rick testing it out on his boy...poor Carl....

[savini 587]

I can only imagine the conversation that led up to the testing.

 

Good experiment!

 

Was the ballistic helmet pristine in the initial test? And does the condition effect the durability?

 

A link to the other test would be good for the sake of comparison.

[Judopunch 523]

Son. Im going to need you to help me... For science.

[rickenbacker 190]

But it looks cool!

[Grimey Rick 3417]

I can only imagine the conversation that led up to the testing.

 

Good experiment!

 

Was the ballistic helmet pristine in the initial test? And does the condition effect the durability?

 

A link to the other test would be good for the sake of comparison.

 

I didn't post it in its own thread, unfortunately, but it was a thread pertaining to the issue in question. Someone was questioning the validity of the Ballistic Helmet, so my kid and I decided to test it. Using a pristine Ballistic Helmet, he survived the shot to the head and the helmet was ruined. I believe he suffered some sort of shock damage as his screen went grey but he didn't actually lose any blood and began recovering his health immediately.

[korpisoturi (DayZ) 127]

Test pilot helmet with shooting it not straight, but so that it scraches the helmet and see it that yields differend results