MiniGun vs BulletProof Glass

The M134 Minigun is a formidable weapon primarily used for its psychological impact and suppressive fire capabilities in military operations. Firing 3,000 rounds per minute, it excels at 'painting' targets and suppressing enemy positions, particularly in urban environments, though it may not penetrate thick concrete. Its deployment often involves mounting on vehicles like Humvees for convoy protection.

A 160th SOAR pilot recounts a mission in Western Iraq to neutralize Scud missile launchers using an MH-60L DAP Black Hawk. The pilot details engaging a Scud TEL with the M134 Minigun at an extremely low altitude of 62 feet, opting for the minigun over rockets due to proximity. FLIR footage confirmed the engagement's success.

This video showcases a dramatic M134 Minigun demonstration, firing at a vehicle filled with ballistic gel dummies. The footage highlights the weapon's immense firepower and destructive capability, simulating a modern take on the Bonnie and Clyde narrative. It features close-ups of the minigun's operation and the impact on the gel dummies, emphasizing the raw power of this heavy weapon.

This video showcases the destructive power of an M134 Minigun by obliterating a car with a sustained burst. The footage highlights the weapon's immense rate of fire and the resulting catastrophic explosion, likely amplified by a propane tank or fuel source. It demonstrates the extreme capabilities of this heavy weapon system in a controlled, albeit destructive, test.

This video showcases a live-fire demonstration of an M-134 Minigun firing red tracer rounds into a vehicle. The destructive power of the 7.62mm rounds is evident as they impact and disintegrate the car's structure. The demonstration highlights the capabilities of this heavy machine gun in a controlled, destructive testing scenario.

FPSRussia demonstrates the DeGroat M134 Minigun, a powerful rotary cannon firing .308 cartridges at 4,000 rounds per minute. The video showcases its immense firepower from a tripod mount and a unique handheld demonstration inspired by the movie Predator. It highlights the extreme heat generated by the barrels, which glow red after sustained firing.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.