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Body Armor · Class 3
BNTI Zhuk body armor (Press)
Armor Class
Class 3
Durability
185
Eff. Durability
987
Material
Aramid
Weight
2.37 kg
Blunt Throughput
28.5%
Protection & Penalties
Wearing it costs you speed -1.5%. Blunt throughput is 28.5%: that share of stopped-bullet energy still reaches you as damage.
Protected zones
Front plateFront plateBack plateLeft plateRight plateRight plateStomachThoraxStomach, Lower backThorax, Upper backStomach, Left SideStomach, Right SideThorax, NeckThorax, Throat
Where to Buy
No trader sells this for cash right now.
Flea Market (24h average)₽46,714
Frequently Asked Questions
What class is the Zhuk in Tarkov?
The BNTI Zhuk body armor (Press) is Class 3 armor. As a rule of thumb it reliably stops rounds with less than about 30 penetration; hotter ammo goes through. Check any round against it on the ammo chart.
Is the Zhuk good?
Among the 12 Class 3 options it ranks #2 by effective durability (987). Movement cost: Spd -1.5%.
How much does the Zhuk cost?
It currently runs about ₽46,714 (flea market 24h average). Prices update with live tarkov.dev data.