WWII Helmet Durability Test

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Vietnam-era USMC M1 helmet against various handgun and rifle calibers. While it stops lower-powered rounds like .22 LR and .32 ACP, it shows significant damage from 9mm and is easily penetrated by high-velocity rounds like 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, and 7.62x39mm. The tests highlight the helmet's limitations against modern and rifle-caliber threats.

This video tests the projectile resistance of a giant jawbreaker candy against various firearm calibers. While birdshot and .22 LR cause superficial damage, .380 Auto and 9mm rounds significantly fracture the candy. High-powered rifle rounds like 7.62x39 and 6.5 Creedmoor completely obliterate the jawbreaker, demonstrating the vast difference in destructive power between handgun and rifle cartridges.

This ballistic test evaluates the protection offered by a World War I British Brodie helmet against various modern calibers. While it stopped birdshot and .22 LR, it was penetrated by common handgun rounds like .380 Auto and 9mm, as well as intermediate rifle cartridges such as .223 and 7.62x39. A .308 round caused catastrophic damage, highlighting the helmet's inadequacy against contemporary threats.

This YouTube video appears to test the resilience of a World War I era Brodie helmet against gunfire. The title suggests a dramatic outcome with "impressive damage." Given the historical context and the nature of the test, it's likely to be an interesting visual demonstration of historical protective gear's capabilities (or limitations) when subjected to modern ballistics, offering a unique look at early protective technology.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an old airplane door using various ammunition types. Birdshot showed minimal penetration, failing to pass through both walls. However, 12-gauge buckshot and a .22 LR round from a Ruger 10/22 easily penetrated the door, posing a significant threat to anyone behind it. The test highlights that not all seemingly robust materials offer reliable ballistic protection.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Power Mark tractor tire against .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP rounds. The .22 LR was stopped by the tire's second wall. The 9mm fully penetrated both walls. The .45 ACP also penetrated both walls but was slowed enough not to cause lethal damage to the ballistic dummy 'Fred'.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. While smaller calibers and even .450 Bushmaster and .308 were stopped, the .50 caliber Armor Piercing Incendiary round successfully penetrated the bucket, destroying a dummy target behind it. The test highlights the significant difference in terminal effects between standard rifle rounds and specialized armor-piercing ammunition.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms rounds in a swimming pool, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Surprisingly, higher velocity rifle rounds like the .223 and .308 fragmented quickly, while the .50 AE Desert Eagle traveled the furthest at 190 inches. The .50 BMG sniper rifle, despite its power, only penetrated 61 inches, likely due to massive energy displacement.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Secret Service Suburban window against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers and even a 10mm and .44 Magnum were stopped with varying degrees of damage, the window was eventually penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. The testing provides a clear demonstration of the limits of armored vehicle glass against high-powered rifle threats.