20mm vs Excavator Bucket

Published on March 1, 2018
Duration: 5:39

This video showcases the destructive power of a 20mm rifle against a heavy-duty excavator bucket. Different ammunition types, including armor-piercing tracer and tungsten core rounds, are tested, demonstrating significant penetration and structural damage. A bonus segment features an MP5 submachine gun.

Quick Summary

The Serbu Typhon 20mm rifle was used to test its destructive power against a heavy-duty excavator bucket. Armor-piercing tracer and tungsten core rounds were fired, successfully penetrating multiple layers of half-inch steel, demonstrating the significant kinetic energy and effectiveness of the 20mm caliber.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 20mm vs Excavator Bucket Challenge
  2. 00:23First Shot: 20mm AP Tracer Impact
  3. 02:02Second Shot: 20mm Tungsten Round Test
  4. 03:38Third Shot: 20mm Practice Round Damage
  5. 04:50Bonus: MP5 Submachine Gun Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of rifle was used to shoot the excavator bucket?

The video features the Serbu Typhon 20mm rifle, a powerful weapon designed for heavy-duty applications. It was fired from a prone position using a tripod mount for stability during the destructive testing.

Did the 20mm rounds penetrate the excavator bucket?

Yes, the 20mm rounds demonstrated significant penetration. The armor-piercing tracer round went through multiple steel layers, while the tungsten round penetrated deeply into a thicker section. Even a practice round caused substantial damage.

How does the 20mm compare to a .50 caliber in this test?

The video implies the 20mm is significantly more powerful. A previous test showed a .50 caliber round failed to fully penetrate the half-inch steel of the excavator bucket, whereas the 20mm rounds easily pierced it.

What types of 20mm ammunition were tested?

Three types of 20mm ammunition were used: a black-tip armor-piercing tracer round, a red-tip tungsten core projectile, and a blue-tip practice round. Each showed different levels of penetration and destructive capability.

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