Are Airplane Windows Bulletproof???

Published on November 5, 2017
Duration: 16:21

This video tests the bullet resistance of Embraer 145 airplane windows against various calibers. Smaller rounds like .22 LR and 9mm penetrated fewer layers, while larger calibers like .50 AE and .500 S&W Magnum penetrated significantly more. The .50 BMG round completely destroyed all 12 tested window panels.

Quick Summary

Embraer 145 airplane windows were tested against multiple calibers. A .22 LR penetrated two layers, 9mm and .45 ACP penetrated four, while larger rounds like .50 AE and .500 S&W Magnum penetrated six and seven layers respectively. The .50 BMG round completely penetrated all twelve panels.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Testing Airplane Windows
  2. 01:42.22 LR Bullet Test
  3. 02:369mm Bullet Test
  4. 04:59.45 ACP Bullet Test
  5. 06:205.7x28mm Bullet Test
  6. 07:18.50 AE Bullet Test
  7. 08:52.500 S&W Magnum Test
  8. 10:057.62x39mm Rifle Test
  9. 11:07.50 BMG vs Airplane Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of airplane windows were tested?

The video tested passenger airplane windows from an Embraer 145 aircraft. Twelve panels were lined up to assess their resistance to various firearm calibers.

How did different calibers perform against the airplane windows?

Penetration varied significantly. A .22 LR penetrated two layers, 9mm penetrated four, .45 ACP penetrated four, 5.7x28mm penetrated three, .50 AE penetrated six, .500 S&W Magnum penetrated seven, 7.62x39mm penetrated nine, and .50 BMG penetrated all twelve.

What is the construction of airplane windows?

The airplane windows tested appeared to be made of a layered material, primarily plastic or plexiglass, with a flexible inner coating designed to withstand pressure differentials.

Which caliber was most effective at penetrating the airplane windows?

The .50 BMG round, fired from a Barrett M107A1, was the most destructive, easily penetrating all 12 tested window panels and causing significant damage.

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