Russian airsoft helmet: 6B47 Ratnik or K6-3?

The 6B47 Ratnik is the most versatile Russian helmet for airsoft: open-faced, with rails and an NVG mount, from €116.99. The K6-3 is a full-face helmet with an aluminium mask, designed for Killa's Tarkov look, from €240.99. The first suits most games; the second suits a character loadout.

This comparison is part of our Russian airsoft gear guide, which helps you combine helmet, magazine carrier and colours for the style you want.

6B47 or K6-3: the comparison at a glance

Who is the 6B47 Ratnik helmet for?

The 6B47 replicates the standard combat helmet of the Russian Ratnik programme. It is the right choice if you want a modern Russian loadout that you will wear for whole games:

• it leaves your face clear, so you keep your usual goggles or mask;
• its RIS/RAS rails and NVG mount take a light, a camera or night vision;
• the included EMR cover gives it a Russian look straight away;
• the Green Army version, at €116.99, is the cheapest way into Russian gear.

Fitting and accessories are covered in our 6B47 helmet guide. See the 6B47 helmet.

Who is the K6-3 helmet for?

The K6-3 combines a reinforced ABS shell with a full 3 mm aluminium face mask and adjustable foam padding. It is for players who want a spectacular piece:

• it is the helmet for the Killa look, especially in its black and white stripes version;
• the full-face mask completely changes your outline;
• it pairs with the 6B13 vest and chest rig for the full Tarkov loadout.

On the other hand, a full-face helmet weighs on your neck and runs hotter than an open-faced one. For the rest of the loadout, see our 6B13 Killa armor guide. See the K6-3 helmet.

What about eye protection?

With the 6B47, your face stays clear: wear your usual airsoft goggles or mask, as with any open-faced helmet. With the K6-3, check with your site before relying on the full-face mask alone: safety rules require eye protection suitable for airsoft. If your goggles fog up under covering gear, see our anti-fog airsoft mask guide.

Which Russian helmet for which loadout?

• Ratnik loadout, modern Russian army: 6B47 in Green Army or Digital Flora, with a SMERSH SSO chest rig.
• Spetsnaz loadout: 6B47 in Digital Flora, with a matching RPK SSO chest rig.
• Killa loadout, Escape from Tarkov: K6-3 in black and white stripes, with the 6B13 vest and chest rig.
• An everyday helmet for varied games: the 6B47, easier to wear for long periods and to accessorise.

For magazine carriers, see our comparison Russian chest rig for airsoft. For Western helmets, see our airsoft helmet buying guide.

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Related reading

• Russian airsoft gear: building a Ratnik, Spetsnaz or Tarkov loadout
• 6B47 Ratnik helmet for airsoft: the replica, fitting and accessories
• 6B13 Killa armor replica for airsoft: the Tarkov vest guide
• Russian chest rig for airsoft: SMERSH SSO, RPK SSO or 6B13?