Fighter Jet vs BIG Guns

Published on April 2, 2025
Duration: 17:06

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a fighter jet windshield against various firearms, from 9mm to .300 Norma Magnum. Handgun rounds and 12-gauge buckshot/slugs failed to penetrate, while rifle calibers like 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Win, and .300 Norma Magnum successfully penetrated or destroyed the glass. Notably, .300 Blackout showed surprising resistance.

Quick Summary

Fighter jet windshields proved surprisingly resilient to handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP, causing only surface damage. However, rifle calibers including 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Win, and .300 Norma Magnum successfully penetrated the glass.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Jet Glass vs 300 Norma Magnum Rifle
  2. 00:35Testing 9mm Rounds
  3. 01:53Introducing Tactical Shield
  4. 02:15Testing .45 ACP Rounds
  5. 03:27Testing 12 Gauge Buckshot
  6. 04:11Testing 12 Gauge Slug
  7. 05:15Testing 5.56mm Rounds
  8. 06:39Testing .300 Blackout
  9. 07:43Testing 7.62x39mm
  10. 09:05Testing .308 Win
  11. 10:04Testing .300 Norma Magnum

Frequently Asked Questions

Can handgun rounds penetrate a fighter jet windshield?

No, handgun rounds like 9mm hollow points and .45 ACP FMJ failed to penetrate the fighter jet windshield in testing. They caused surface damage and shattering but did not breach the glass.

What rifle calibers can penetrate a fighter jet windshield?

Rifle calibers such as 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and .300 Norma Magnum were shown to successfully penetrate or destroy the fighter jet windshield during ballistic tests.

Did .300 Blackout penetrate the jet windshield?

Surprisingly, .300 Blackout rounds fired from a Sig Spear LT did not fully penetrate the fighter jet windshield at the tested distance, showing more resistance than expected.

How did 12-gauge shotgun rounds perform against the jet windshield?

Both 12-gauge buckshot and slugs were tested. While they caused significant impact damage and shattering, neither the pellets nor the slug managed to fully penetrate the fighter jet windshield.

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