Yes, it's supposed to be a realistic replica (see sibling link to the "Dendra panolpy). Another previous discussion on this subject (links to Ars article refer

Yes, it's supposed to be a realistic replica (see sibling link to the "Dendra panolpy). Another previous discussion on this subject (links to Ars article referencing/based on the linked paper): https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40522939 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40522939 The apparent "impractically" of the armor is one of the very reasons it's being tested. I think the apparent reduction in visibility is probably being exaggerated in some of the pictures that they've chosen to use. In addition, since a lot of the fighting would be with spears, I'd assume there would often be enough distance that the high visor wouldn't obstruct too much relevant vision.