ARE HUMVEE DOORS BULLETPROOF?

Published on December 6, 2017
Duration: 10:27

This video tests the ballistic resistance of Humvee 'X-doors' and their windows. While the Kevlar doors successfully stopped .22 LR rounds, they were easily penetrated by 9mm and 7.62x39mm rifle rounds. The 'bulletproof' glass also failed against .50 BMG and 7.62x39mm rounds, indicating limited protection against common rifle calibers.

Quick Summary

Humvee 'X-doors' made of Kevlar can stop .22 LR rounds but fail against 9mm and 7.62x39mm rifle calibers. The 'bulletproof' windows also proved vulnerable, being penetrated by .50 BMG and 7.62x39mm rounds, indicating limited protection against common rifle threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Humvee Door Specs & Cost
  2. 01:13.22 LR Ballistic Test
  3. 01:379mm Penetration Test
  4. 03:057.62x39mm AK-47 Test
  5. 04:36.50 BMG Glass Test
  6. 08:39AK-47 Glass Test & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Humvee 'X-doors' bulletproof?

Humvee 'X-doors' made of Kevlar can stop smaller handgun rounds like .22 LR. However, they are easily penetrated by common rifle calibers such as 7.62x39mm and even 9mm rounds, making them not truly bulletproof against significant threats.

What calibers can Humvee doors stop?

The Kevlar Humvee doors tested could stop .22 LR ammunition, showing only minor surface damage. They failed to stop 9mm rounds and were easily penetrated by 7.62x39mm rifle rounds.

Can Humvee windows stop rifle rounds?

No, the 'bulletproof' Humvee windows tested were easily penetrated by both .50 BMG rounds and standard 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition. The .50 BMG impact even ignited tracer compound.

What is the cost of Humvee 'X-doors'?

According to the video, military surplus Humvee 'X-doors' cost approximately between $800 and $1000 each. They are noted as being relatively lightweight for their ballistic rating.

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