The BTR-70 might look like a rolling fortress, but how does its armor actually hold up in Arma Reforger? This detailed field test examines the performance of the BTR-70 under various calibers, angles, and distances using standard ammo, armor-piercing rounds, and rifle grenades. If you want to know how to defend with or against the BTR, read on.

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1. Testing Standard 5.56mm and 7.62mm Rounds

M16 (5.56mm) – Point Blank

• No penetration on door or hull from the side
• Some rounds penetrated the top of the hull
• Only the top armor is vulnerable to 5.56mm

M60 (7.62mm FMJ) – Point Blank

• Side armor: some penetration
• Top hull and turret: penetrated
• Lower and upper front: held strong

At 100m & 200m (varied angles)

• Top armor remains the weak point
• Front and lower hull held up well at range
• Side armor showed inconsistent results, suggesting randomness in shot deflection
• Slight angles significantly increased chances of deflection

Key Takeaway: Standard FMJ rounds only penetrate reliably from the top or perfectly perpendicular side angles. Front-facing at medium range is relatively safe.

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2. Armor-Piercing Rounds (7.62mm AP)

Point Blank

• Door: no penetration
• Side hull and top: penetrated
• Lower front: mixed results; flatter impact angles allow penetration
• Hatch armor: extremely strong and rarely penetrated

100m & 200m

• Slight grazing angles at 100m resulted in some deflection
• Direct side shots often penetrated, especially when nearly perpendicular
• Full frontal shots at 100m: most got through
• At 200m: noticeable drop in penetration power, but flat hits still break through

Key Takeaway: Armor-piercing rounds can consistently damage the BTR, particularly from side angles. Frontal armor is strong at longer distances, especially beyond 200m.

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3. Rifle Grenades (U.S. HP/DP)

High-Penetration Dual-Purpose Rounds (HP/DP)

• Penetrated any point they landed on
• Even grazing angles led to full penetration and interior fragmentation

Impact Patterns

• HP/DP rounds created small entry dents with significant internal fragmentation
• Fragments damaged internal components and simulated crew injury

Key Takeaway: HP/DP rifle grenades defeat armor at any angle and are extremely effective against the BTR-70, even without direct impact.

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4. RPGs (Previously Tested)

Though not the focus of this test, RPGs have been previously confirmed to penetrate the BTR at any angle, making them the go-to anti-vehicle weapon.

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5. Tactical Implications for BTR-70 Operators

• Keep distance: Maintain 400–500 meters from enemies whenever possible
• Face the threat: Frontal armor holds up better than sides or top
• Avoid exposing side or top armor
• Don’t rely on invincibility: Even standard rounds can deter or disorient the crew

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Conclusion

The BTR-70 in Arma Reforger isn’t indestructible, but it’s durable in the right conditions. Front-facing armor can take a beating from small arms fire, especially beyond 100 meters. However, the top and side armor are clear vulnerabilities, especially against AP rounds and rifle grenades. Use terrain, maintain spacing, and keep your angles smart. And when facing one—aim for the flanks, or bring explosives.

Always respect armor, but never forget: angle, distance, and persistence win fights.