Russian vs. American Military Armor... Who Will Win WW3???

Published on March 21, 2023
Duration: 22:50

This video compares Russian and American military armor plates under various ballistic tests. The US ESAPI Level 4 plate failed against M855A1 rounds after a second shot, while Russian and commercial plates held. Higher caliber rounds like .300 Win Mag API and .50 BMG successfully penetrated all tested plates, demonstrating the limitations of even advanced body armor against specialized munitions.

Quick Summary

The Demolition Ranch video tested Russian, US ESAPI Level 4, and Guard Dog armor plates. The US ESAPI plate failed against repeated M855A1 impacts, while all plates were penetrated by .300 Win Mag API and .50 BMG rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Armor Test Setup
  2. 02:51Armor Plate Overview: Russian, US ESAPI, Guard Dog
  3. 05:365.56mm & M855A1 Testing: ESAPI Failure
  4. 09:527.62x39mm & .30-06 AP Testing
  5. 16:23High-Caliber Penetration: .300 Win Mag & .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the US ESAPI Level 4 plate perform against M855A1 rounds?

During the test, the US ESAPI Level 4 plate successfully stopped the first M855A1 round. However, it failed when hit a second time in the same vicinity, indicating a vulnerability to repeated impacts from enhanced performance ammunition.

Which armor plates were tested in the Demolition Ranch video?

The video tested three main armor plates: a Russian Technicom 'Granite' 5A plate (Aluminum Oxide ceramic), a US military ESAPI Level 4 plate (Boron Carbide ceramic), and a commercial Guard Dog Ridgeback M4+ plate (Aluminum Oxide ceramic).

Can Level 4 body armor stop .50 BMG rounds?

No, Level 4 body armor is not designed to stop .50 BMG rounds. The video demonstrates that a .50 BMG round fired from a Gepard GM6 Lynx completely destroyed the tested armor plates, showing the limitations of standard body armor against heavy machine gun calibers.

What is the difference between Aluminum Oxide and Boron Carbide ceramic armor?

Aluminum Oxide and Boron Carbide are both ceramic materials used in armor plates. Boron Carbide is generally considered harder and lighter for equivalent protection levels compared to Aluminum Oxide, though both have different performance characteristics under various ballistic impacts.

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