Alexey K Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I've had BRDM engaged HMMWV Mk19 frontally at 600m. BDRM had put dozen of bursts of it's 14.5mm into humvee. There were multiple hits in weapon mount, but no damage at alll: all state were green. It suprsies me a lot, I've never though that HMMWV offers that level of protection. I've googled a bit but failed to find actual protection levels for it. So, can HMMWV armour make it rock steady and invulnerable to rains of 14.5mm fire at 600 meters? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdwing Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 No. Think about what else could be happening here. The Humvee isnt immune at all. Its being horrifically overmatched and skewered. Tons of holes, but not in any vital areas. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexey K Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 No. Think about what else could be happening here. The Humvee isnt immune at all. Its being horrifically overmatched and skewered. Tons of holes, but not in any vital areas. Hmmm... and what else possibly could be happening? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I wonder if the Humvee is benefiting from the same syndrome that lets jeeps ride out thorough riddling with bullets that miraculously don't hit the passengers or tyres or anything vital in the engine compartment... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexey K Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Never knew what was wrong with that HMMWV, my BMP has killed it. Next HMMWV was F-killed by BRDM with two bursts, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzersaurkrautwerfer Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 The current generation of HMMWV is protected against up to MMG type fire but anything larger than that is no go. I imagine the first HMMWV had everywhere empty on the vehicle shot up or something along those lines. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexey K Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Actually, I've got reverse effect: my BRDMs are proved to be suspiciously resistant to 12.7 MG fire. I've got several "turret front penetrations" whithout any fatal damage or crew injuries. EDIT: Actually, there is explanation. I've just discovered that BRDM-2M uses unmanned turret "BPU-1" Edited March 9, 2015 by Alexey K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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