Is An Old Airplane Door Bulletproof?

Published on March 12, 2025
Duration: 0:47

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an old airplane door using various ammunition types. Birdshot showed minimal penetration, failing to pass through both walls. However, 12-gauge buckshot and a .22 LR round from a Ruger 10/22 easily penetrated the door, posing a significant threat to anyone behind it. The test highlights that not all seemingly robust materials offer reliable ballistic protection.

Quick Summary

An old airplane door was tested for ballistic resistance. Birdshot showed limited penetration, but 12-gauge buckshot and a .22 LR round easily passed through both layers of the door, proving it is not bulletproof.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Birdshot Penetration Test
  2. 00:19Buckshot Penetration Test
  3. 00:33.22 LR Penetration Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an old airplane door stop birdshot?

In this test, birdshot splattered on the front of the airplane door. While a couple of pellets penetrated the first wall, they did not pass through the second wall, suggesting it offers some resistance to birdshot.

Is an airplane door bulletproof against buckshot?

No, an old airplane door is not bulletproof against 12-gauge buckshot. The buckshot rounds easily gashed through both the front and back of the door in the test.

What happens when a .22 LR is fired at an airplane door?

A .22 LR round fired from a Ruger 10/22 easily penetrated the airplane door. The bullet went through the front, exited the back, and continued through the target dummy.

What firearm was used to test the .22 LR penetration on the airplane door?

The .22 LR penetration test on the airplane door was conducted using a Ruger 10/22 rifle, which is a semi-automatic firearm equipped with an optical scope for the test.

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