Videos tagged with Airplane Door

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an old airplane door using various ammunition types. Birdshot showed minimal penetration, failing to pass through both walls. However, 12-gauge buckshot and a .22 LR round from a Ruger 10/22 easily penetrated the door, posing a significant threat to anyone behind it. The test highlights that not all seemingly robust materials offer reliable ballistic protection.

This experiment tests the penetration capabilities of bows and a crossbow against an airplane door. A 20 lb bow failed to penetrate, while a 70 lb bow succeeded, though the arrow broke. The 210 lb crossbow, using a broadhead, gashed through the door and embedded in a table, missing the dummy. The results highlight significant differences in projectile power and material resistance.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an airplane emergency exit door and layered cut-resistant gloves. While .22 LR and .380 ACP were stopped by the door's glass and panel respectively, the door itself was easily penetrated by larger calibers. Layered metal fiber gloves proved surprisingly effective against handgun rounds but failed against heavy shotgun and rifle cartridges.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Boeing 737 emergency exit door. While .22 LR and 9mm rounds show limited penetration or inconsistent results, a .50 AE round easily pierces the entire door assembly. Disassembly reveals the door is constructed from lightweight materials like plastic and thin metal, not designed for ballistic protection.