HOW STRONG IS TITANIUM? 50CAL VS TITANIUM

Published on April 24, 2017
Duration: 8:14

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 1.5-inch thick titanium plate against various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss, APIT, and AP. While the rounds cause significant surface damage and craters, the titanium plate successfully withstands the impacts without bulging, demonstrating its impressive strength against high-caliber threats.

Quick Summary

A 1.5-inch thick titanium plate, costing approximately $500, was tested against various .50 caliber rounds. While impacts created significant craters and surface damage, the titanium successfully stopped all tested rounds without bulging, demonstrating its high resistance to .50 BMG projectiles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 1.5" Titanium Plate Test
  2. 01:01.50 Caliber Ammunition Showcase
  3. 01:35Raufoss Round vs. Titanium Impact
  4. 02:41Armor-Piercing (Black Tip) Test
  5. 03:41AP Incendiary Tracer (Red/Silver Tip) Test
  6. 04:35Blue Tip Round Test Results
  7. 06:21Final Multi-Round Test & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .50 caliber round penetrate 1.5 inches of titanium?

In this test by Edwin Sarkissian, 1.5 inches of solid titanium proved sufficient to stop various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss, APIT, and AP variants. While significant surface damage and craters were observed, the plate did not show signs of bulging or complete penetration.

What types of .50 caliber ammunition were tested against the titanium plate?

The test included specialized .50 BMG rounds such as the Raufoss (Mk 211), an armor-piercing (black tip) round, an AP Incendiary Tracer (red/silver tip) round, and a blue tip round. Each demonstrated different effects on the titanium surface.

How much damage did the .50 caliber rounds inflict on the titanium?

The .50 caliber impacts created substantial craters, with the Raufoss round forming a 0.5-inch deep crater. Some rounds, like the APIT, left unique residue, and others showed slightly deeper surface penetration, but none fully breached the 1.5-inch thickness.

What was the cost and thickness of the titanium plate used in the test?

The titanium plate featured in the test was 1.5 inches thick and had an estimated cost of around $500. This substantial piece of metal was subjected to extreme ballistic force from .50 caliber projectiles.

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