50 CAL VS PROPANE TANK WITH OXYGEN TANK

Published on December 28, 2016
Duration: 3:16

This video demonstrates the destructive potential of a .50 caliber round impacting pressurized propane and oxygen tanks. The experiment, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle with APIT ammunition, resulted in a massive fireball and explosion. The footage captures the event from multiple angles and in slow motion, highlighting the significant energy release.

Quick Summary

A .50 caliber round from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle impacted a combined propane and oxygen tank setup at 200 yards, causing a massive fireball and explosion. Armor-piercing incendiary tracer (APIT) ammunition was used for the destructive test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Setup: Propane & Oxygen Tanks
  2. 00:34Serbu BFG-50A Rifle & .50 Cal APIT Ammo
  3. 01:06The Impact: Massive Fireball & Explosion
  4. 02:28Reaction & Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to shoot the propane and oxygen tanks?

The Serbu BFG-50A semi-automatic rifle was used for the experiment. This rifle is chambered in .50 BMG and is known for its powerful capabilities in destructive testing scenarios.

What type of ammunition was fired at the tanks?

.50 caliber armor-piercing incendiary tracer (APIT) rounds were used. These rounds are designed to penetrate armor and ignite targets, contributing to the large explosion observed.

What happened when the .50 caliber round hit the tanks?

The impact on the combined propane and oxygen tanks resulted in a massive fireball and a significant explosion, captured in high-definition slow motion from multiple angles.

What was the distance of the shot?

The shot was taken from a distance of 200 yards. The experiment utilized a red dot sight for aiming at the target tanks.

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