Videos tagged with Material Penetration

This guide details an experimental approach to determining the most effective 12-gauge shotgun loads for drone defense, based on extensive testing against common drone materials. The Banana Ballistics host, demonstrating high expertise, systematically evaluates shot sizes from birdshot to 000 buckshot, providing valuable data on penetration capabilities against carbon fiber, aluminum, Kydex, and steel. The findings highlight 000 buckshot as the most effective for armored drone scenarios.

This video from Yee Yee Life features a firearms enthusiast conducting an experimental test to determine how many pans a 9mm bullet can penetrate. The host fires a 9mm round at stacked cast iron, stainless steel, and granite non-stick pans, observing the results and examining recovered bullet fragments. The experiment highlights the varying penetration capabilities of different pan materials against a common handgun caliber.

This video provides a detailed, experimental comparison between the 5.7x28mm and .22 WMR calibers, utilizing professional equipment like the Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and Clear Ballistics gel. The host methodically tests penetration through various materials including lumber, plywood, sand, concrete, and steel, alongside terminal performance in gel. The 5.7x28mm generally demonstrated superior penetration and energy transfer, though both calibers showed significant tumbling effects in gel.

Edwin Sarkissian, known for destructive testing, experimentally pits various firearms against F-35 jet engine turbine blades. The video demonstrates that while smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm have no effect, higher-powered rounds and specific ammunition types show varying degrees of success. Armor-piercing 5.7x28mm, 7.62x54R, and 5.56 NATO rounds penetrate, while .44 Magnum and .50 AE cause shattering or chipping due to the blade's brittle nature. The AK-47's 7.62x39mm is less effective than 5.56 NATO, and a 12 Gauge slug shatters the blade through blunt force.

This video demonstrates a unique ballistic testing scenario using an airplane emergency exit door as the target. The host, Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, showcases the penetration capabilities of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 Beowulf, against the door's structure. The testing also includes an evaluation of layered cut-resistant gloves, revealing their limitations against heavier calibers.