Vehicles in Arma Reforger aren’t designed around perfect balance—they’re modeled for realism, with each asset behaving authentically within the ecosystem of weapons and threats. In this guide, we explore the armor performance of the Humvee (HMMWV) and debunk some myths about its durability.

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1. Rifle Ammunition vs. Armored Doors

Initial tests using 7.62x39mm steel core ammo showed the following:

• At point-blank range, rifle rounds penetrated the doors completely
• At 30–40 meters, rounds were stopped by the door
• At ~200 meters, doors successfully deflected or stopped rifle fire

Conclusion:

Armored doors on the Humvee are effective against standard rifle fire at moderate to long distances, but are not bulletproof up close.

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2. Machine Gun (PKM) vs. Armored Doors

Using a PKM with default ammo:

• At 200 meters, PKM rounds penetrated the Humvee’s doors easily
• At close range, unsurprisingly, the PKM continued to punch through with ease

Conclusion:

The Humvee’s side doors will not protect against machine gun fire at most ranges.

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3. Armor Angles and Vehicle Positioning

• Side shots at a 45-degree angle still resulted in penetration
• Angled fire can slightly reduce the penetration chance depending on the weapon and distance
• However, overall protection remains limited against sustained fire

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4. Armored Glass Performance

• Front glass effectively stopped rifle rounds at close range
• Against PKM fire, glass provided partial resistance depending on angle and distance
  • Straight-on PKM shots eventually penetrated at ~200m
  • Angled PKM shots were more likely to be stopped

Conclusion:

The front windshield offers surprisingly strong protection, even against light machine gun fire when hit at an angle. Side windows offer less consistent protection.

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5. Realistic Damage Simulation: Internal Passengers

A live-fire test on a loaded Humvee with passengers produced:

• Driver was hit directly
• Other passengers received light to moderate injuries, depending on their position
• One passenger was killed by a well-placed shot
• The engine block absorbed a large volume of fire, shielding passengers

Insights:

• Arma Reforger uses a component-based damage model
• The engine block acts as effective armor, though it can be disabled with sustained fire
• The spacious interior means bullets may hit empty space rather than passengers

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6. Tactical Evaluation: Is the Armored Humvee Worth It?

While not invincible, the armored Humvee offers:

• Solid protection from rifle fire, especially at 50m+
• A fighting chance even against light machine guns if not directly targeted
• Far better survivability than unarmored vehicles

For conflict scenarios, the additional cost is justified, especially when navigating areas where ambushes by standard infantry are likely.

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Final Verdict:

The Humvee may seem fragile at first glance, but it offers real tactical value in Reforger’s grounded simulation. Use it with an understanding of its strengths (angle, distance, front glass, engine block) and weaknesses (side armor, machine gun vulnerability). It’s not a tank, but in the right conditions, it’s a life-saver on wheels.