DEMOLITION BALLISTICS

Published on May 10, 2021
Duration: 9:24

This video features a unique ballistics test where ramen noodles are used as a projectile stopping medium. Matt from Demolition Ranch guest hosts for Kentucky Ballistics, testing how many dry and wet ramen packages can stop various calibers from 9mm to .50 BMG. Wet ramen proved significantly more effective than dry, with even a .50 BMG round being stopped by two tubs of wet noodles.

Quick Summary

In a unique ballistics test, ramen noodles were used to stop bullets. Wet, water-saturated ramen proved far more effective than dry, stopping a 9mm round in the first tub, while a .50 BMG was stopped by the second tub.

Chapters

  1. 00:50Guest Host Intro & Costume
  2. 01:26Ramen Noodle Ballistics Goal
  3. 02:02Dry Ramen vs. 9mm Uzi Test
  4. 04:28Wet Ramen vs. 9mm Test
  5. 04:54.45 ACP & .50 AE Tests
  6. 06:16.50 BMG Barrett Test
  7. 07:14Merchandise & Recovery Update

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main experiment in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The video's main experiment involved testing the stopping power of ramen noodles against various firearm calibers. They compared dry ramen packages to wet, water-saturated ramen to see how many it would take to stop bullets from a 9mm Uzi, .45 ACP, .50 AE, and .50 BMG rifle.

How effective were wet ramen noodles compared to dry ramen in stopping bullets?

Wet, water-saturated ramen noodles proved significantly more effective at stopping bullets than dry ramen. A 9mm round was stopped by the first tub of wet noodles, whereas it penetrated 28 packages of dry noodles. This highlights the substantial difference water saturation makes in material density and resistance.

Which firearms and calibers were used in the ramen noodle ballistics test?

The experiment utilized an Uzi for 9mm rounds, a 1911 pistol for .45 ACP, a Desert Eagle for .50 AE, and a Barrett M82A1 rifle for .50 BMG. The tests demonstrated how different calibers and projectile types interact with the ramen noodle medium.

Did any bullets penetrate all the wet ramen tested?

No, all tested calibers were stopped by the wet ramen. While the .45 ACP penetrated into the second tub, it was contained. The .50 BMG round was also stopped within the second tub, showcasing the impressive stopping power of the wet noodle barrier.

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