Don't Ask How I Got This... Just Help me Destroy it...

Published on October 20, 2020
Duration: 16:50

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an airplane emergency exit door and layered cut-resistant gloves. While .22 LR and .380 ACP were stopped by the door's glass and panel respectively, the door itself was easily penetrated by larger calibers. Layered metal fiber gloves proved surprisingly effective against handgun rounds but failed against heavy shotgun and rifle cartridges.

Quick Summary

Layered metal fiber cut-resistant gloves proved effective against handgun rounds like .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 ACP during ballistic tests on an airplane door. However, they failed to stop heavier calibers such as 12 Gauge buckshot and .50 Beowulf.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & New Rifle
  2. 02:52Airplane Door Introduction
  3. 04:02Ballistic Testing: Airplane Glass
  4. 05:52Ballistic Testing: Door Panel
  5. 08:51Cut-Resistant Glove Testing
  6. 10:27Layered Gloves vs. Handguns
  7. 12:43Heavy Caliber Testing (.50 Beowulf)

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the airplane door and gloves?

The test included .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm (fired from a SilencerCo Maxim 9), .45 ACP (fired from a Cabot 1911), 12 Gauge buckshot, and .50 Beowulf.

Could layered cut-resistant gloves stop handgun rounds?

Yes, multiple layers of metal fiber cut-resistant gloves successfully stopped .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 ACP rounds from penetrating the airplane door structure.

What was the result of testing heavy calibers against the door and gloves?

The layered gloves stopped most 12 Gauge buckshot pellets, but a .50 Beowulf round easily penetrated both the gloves and the airplane door.

What are the specs of the airplane emergency exit door tested?

The door weighed approximately 41 pounds, was about 5 inches thick, and constructed with an aluminum skin and a composite/fiber core.

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