Surprising Results With Full Oxygen Tanks...

Published on May 29, 2021
Duration: 19:14

This video details the explosive results of shooting compressed oxygen tanks with high-powered firearms. Initial tests with smaller calibers failed to penetrate, but .338 Lapua Magnum and .50 BMG API-T rounds caused massive fireballs and sustained torch effects due to the oxygen fueling combustion. The experiment highlights the extreme reactivity of oxygen and the destructive potential when combined with high-velocity projectiles.

Quick Summary

Shooting compressed oxygen tanks with high-powered firearms like .338 Lapua Magnum and .50 BMG API-T results in massive explosions and sustained fireballs. The oxygen fuels combustion, creating a torch effect that can melt steel and concrete.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit and SimpliSafe Sponsor
  2. 02:49Experiment Intro: Shooting Oxygen Tanks
  3. 05:01Low Caliber Testing (.22 LR, .357, .44)
  4. 06:43Shotgun and 5.56 NATO Testing
  5. 08:52First Penetration: Empty .338 Lapua Tank
  6. 11:13Full Tank Explosion: .338 Lapua Fireball
  7. 13:33.50 BMG API-T Tank Explosion
  8. 15:11Damage Assessment: Melted Steel and Concrete

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you shoot a compressed oxygen tank with a firearm?

Shooting a compressed oxygen tank with firearms, especially high-powered rounds like .338 Lapua Magnum or .50 BMG API-T, can cause massive explosions and sustained fireballs. The oxygen fuels combustion with surrounding materials, creating a torch-like effect.

Can small caliber bullets penetrate an oxygen tank?

No, small caliber rounds like .22 LR, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum, as well as a 12-gauge slug, were unable to penetrate the thick steel walls of the oxygen tanks in testing, only causing minor dents.

What is the effect of a .338 Lapua Magnum round on a full oxygen tank?

When a full oxygen tank is shot with a .338 Lapua Magnum, it results in a massive fireball and a sustained 'torch' effect. The pressurized oxygen fuels a violent reaction with the metal and surroundings, causing significant damage.

How destructive is a .50 BMG API-T round on an oxygen tank?

A .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer round causes an even more violent explosion than a .338 Lapua. It creates a massive fireball that lasts for several seconds and demonstrates extreme destructive potential.

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