GMC Suburban Bulletproof?

Published on April 25, 2016
Duration: 8:12

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a GMC Suburban by firing a 5.56x45mm round from a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle. The test confirms that a single round can penetrate the rear tailgate, third-row seat, second-row seat, and driver's seat, even passing through a simulated target and impacting the dashboard structure.

Quick Summary

A ballistic test using a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle with 5.56x45mm Federal XM193 ammunition demonstrated that a single round can penetrate a GMC Suburban's rear tailgate, all seats, and impact the dashboard.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Testing Suburban Bullet Resistance
  2. 01:00Setting Up the Target
  3. 02:35Firearm: S&W M&P 15 & 5.56 Ammo
  4. 03:45The Shot: Firing into the Suburban
  5. 04:05Damage Assessment: Rear to Front
  6. 05:27Bullet Recovery & Dashboard Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm and ammunition were used to test the GMC Suburban's ballistic resistance?

The test utilized a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm, firing Federal XM193 55-grain ball ammunition. This setup was used to assess penetration capabilities.

Did the 5.56mm round penetrate the GMC Suburban's interior?

Yes, the 5.56x45mm round successfully penetrated the rear tailgate, the third-row seat, the second-row leather seat, and the driver's seat, demonstrating significant penetration.

What was used to simulate a human target in the ballistic test?

A box containing approximately 25 sheets of cardboard was placed on the driver's seat. This was intended to simulate a human target and measure the bullet's remaining energy.

Where did the bullet end up after penetrating the GMC Suburban?

After passing through all the seats and the cardboard target, the bullet struck the metal dashboard structure behind the plastic paneling and was recovered from the floor mat.

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