Bowling Ball cannon vs oxygen tank

Published on December 15, 2022
Duration: 10:49

This experiment tests the destructive potential of a custom bowling ball cannon against a high-pressure oxygen tank. Initial attempts with conventional rounds failed, leading to the development of the bowling ball cannon. The cannon, loaded with black and pistol powder, successfully impacted the tank but did not rupture its casing. A second shot targeted the valve, causing rapid decompression and propelling the tank at high speed.

Quick Summary

The bowling ball cannon's first shot impacted the oxygen tank's shoulder but didn't rupture it. A second shot successfully sheared off the valve, causing rapid decompression and propelling the tank at high speed across the landscape.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bowling Ball Cannon vs Oxygen Tank
  2. 00:44Loading the Powerful Cannon
  3. 01:57Bowling Ball Projectile & Aiming
  4. 03:43First Shot Analysis: Tank Impact
  5. 05:49Second Shot Setup: Targeting the Valve
  6. 07:33Second Shot: Valve Sheared, Rocket Effect
  7. 09:21Conclusion: Critical Failure Point

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when the bowling ball cannon hit the oxygen tank?

The first shot hit the shoulder of the tank, knocking it over but failing to rupture the casing. The second shot successfully sheared off the valve, causing the tank to rocket away due to rapid decompression.

Why did previous attempts with .45-70 and .50 AE rounds fail against the oxygen tank?

These conventional rounds lacked the necessary kinetic energy and impact force to penetrate the thick steel casing of the high-pressure oxygen tanks, leading to the development of the more powerful bowling ball cannon.

What was the critical failure point of the oxygen tank in the experiment?

The critical failure point identified was the valve. While the main steel casing proved highly durable against the bowling ball projectile, shearing off the valve led to a dramatic and rapid release of pressure.

How was the bowling ball cannon loaded for the experiment?

The cannon was loaded with a long fuse, black powder, and supplemented with pistol powder for increased energy. Tissue was used as wadding to ensure a good seal behind the bowling ball projectile.

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