50cal Incendiary Ammo in Water

Published on October 29, 2016
Duration: 7:25

This video tests incendiary and tracer ammunition fired into water. It confirms that both 5.56 tracer and .50 BMG API/API-T rounds continue to burn underwater, producing visible effects. The experiment highlights the significant impact and visual spectacle of .50 BMG rounds underwater, with a portion dedicated to high-speed slow-motion analysis.

Quick Summary

Incendiary and tracer ammunition, including 5.56 and .50 BMG types, continue to burn underwater. Tests show visible effects like fizzing and bright flames, with .50 BMG rounds creating massive impacts and debris displacement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Setup: Incendiary Ammo in Water
  2. 01:44Testing 5.56 Tracer Rounds Underwater
  3. 02:48.308 Tracer and API Rounds Underwater Test
  4. 03:47.50 BMG API and API-T Underwater Impact
  5. 05:15High-Speed Slow Motion Analysis of .50 BMG
  6. 06:26Conclusion: Incendiary Rounds Burn Underwater

Frequently Asked Questions

Do incendiary rounds continue to burn underwater?

Yes, incendiary and tracer rounds, including 5.56 and .50 BMG types, have been observed to continue burning underwater. They produce visible effects like fizzing, vapors, and bright flames, as demonstrated in tests with underwater cameras.

What happens when .50 BMG incendiary ammo is fired into water?

When .50 BMG incendiary (API) and tracer (API-T) rounds are fired into water, they create a massive impact, displace significant debris, and continue to burn brightly underwater. High-speed footage captures these dramatic effects.

Can tracer rounds function underwater?

Tracer rounds, such as the 5.56 caliber tested, continue to function underwater. They exhibit fizzing and burning effects, creating visible vapors and bubbles, confirming their pyrotechnic elements remain active in submerged conditions.

What is the purpose of API-T ammunition?

API-T stands for Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer. This type of ammunition is designed to penetrate armor, ignite upon impact, and also contains a tracer element to visually indicate the projectile's flight path, making it useful for observation.

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