Shooting Bullets into a Running Engine!!!

Published on December 26, 2024
Duration: 21:29

Demolition Ranch tests the destructive power of various firearms against a running V8 engine. A 9mm round from an MP5 successfully seized the engine by hitting the timing chain, while a .50 BMG Raufoss round caused catastrophic explosive damage to the engine block.

Quick Summary

A 9mm round from an MP5 successfully seized a running V8 engine by hitting its timing chain. The .50 BMG Raufoss Mk 211 round, a multipurpose explosive projectile, caused significant explosive damage to the engine block.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Hummer H1 Update
  2. 01:28World of Warships Sponsor
  3. 02:43Hummer H1 Alpha Details
  4. 04:13Duramax Engine Swap Discussion
  5. 07:41Running Engine Experiment Setup
  6. 11:36.22 LR vs. Engine Fan Test
  7. 12:5312 Gauge Birdshot Test
  8. 14:349mm MP5 vs. Water Pump
  9. 16:47.50 BMG Raufoss vs. Engine Block
  10. 18:24High-Speed Impact Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber round was most effective at stopping the running V8 engine?

The 9mm round fired from an MP5 was effective in stopping the engine by striking the timing chain area and causing it to seize. The .50 BMG Raufoss round caused catastrophic explosive destruction to the engine block.

How was the V8 engine set up to run outside of a vehicle for the test?

The V8 engine was rigged to run independently using a dedicated fuel cell for gasoline, a battery pack to power the ignition and starter, and a remote starter system to initiate the engine's operation.

What type of ammunition was used in the .50 BMG test against the engine?

The .50 BMG test utilized a Raufoss Mk 211 multipurpose round. This round is classified as HEIAP (High Explosive Incendiary Armor Piercing) and is designed for anti-material purposes.

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