Oxygen Tanks are Bulletproof ?

Published on May 22, 2018
Duration: 11:29

This video tests the bullet resistance of an empty oxygen tank against various calibers. While smaller handgun rounds like .22 LR and 9mm only cause surface marks, higher-powered rounds like the .500 S&W Magnum and .50 BMG with standard rounds penetrate the first wall. Only .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds achieved full penetration through both sides of the tank.

Quick Summary

An empty oxygen tank demonstrates significant bullet resistance. While .22 LR and 9mm rounds only cause surface damage, .500 S&W Magnum and standard .50 BMG rounds can penetrate the first wall. Only .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds achieved full penetration through both sides.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Setup & Objective: Bulletproof Oxygen Tank?
  2. 01:00.50 BMG Initial Test: Serbu BFG-50A
  3. 03:40Handgun Caliber Testing: .22 LR & 9mm
  4. 04:30High-Power Handgun Test: .50 AE & .500 Magnum
  5. 06:30Rifle Caliber Test: AR-15 & AK-47
  6. 09:05.50 BMG API Final Test: Full Penetration

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .22 LR or 9mm bullet penetrate an oxygen tank?

No, testing showed that .22 LR rounds from a Walther P22 and 9mm rounds from a Glock 19X only left surface marks on the thick steel of an empty oxygen tank, failing to penetrate.

Which firearms successfully penetrated an oxygen tank?

The .500 S&W Magnum with Underwood Extreme Penetrator rounds and .50 BMG rounds (both standard and API) successfully penetrated the oxygen tank's walls. Standard .50 BMG rounds breached the first wall, while API rounds achieved full penetration.

What is the result of shooting an oxygen tank with an AR-15 or AK-47?

When shot with an AR-15 (5.56x45mm) and an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), the oxygen tank's first wall was penetrated. However, neither of these common rifle calibers managed to exit the opposite side of the tank.

What type of ammunition was needed to fully penetrate an oxygen tank?

Full penetration through both sides of the oxygen tank was only achieved using .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. This specialized ammunition proved most effective.

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