120mm PROPANE CANNON?

Published on March 29, 2017
Duration: 7:17

This guide details an experimental setup by Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating how to create a makeshift cannon using a 120mm tank cartridge case and propane. The process involves igniting propane within the case using a .50 BMG API-T round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle, resulting in a powerful explosion. The guide emphasizes the experimental nature and extreme risks, highlighting the need for rigorous safety protocols and expert supervision.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian created a DIY propane cannon using a 120mm tank case and propane, ignited by a .50 BMG API-T round from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The resulting explosion destroyed a bench and sent propane tanks hundreds of yards, highlighting extreme experimental hazards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 00:24Equipment Overview
  3. 01:22Setup and Preparation
  4. 01:57Ignition Source
  5. 02:22The Shot and Explosion
  6. 03:12Damage Assessment
  7. 05:57Recovery and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials were used to create the DIY propane cannon?

The experiment utilized a 120mm tank cartridge case as the chamber, two propane tanks for fuel, and a Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG rifle with API-T ammunition for ignition.

How was the propane ignited in the 120mm case?

Flares were placed near the opening of the 120mm case, and a .50 caliber Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (API-T) round was fired into the case, igniting the released propane for a large explosion.

What were the results of the propane cannon experiment?

The explosion destroyed the wooden bench holding the case and propelled the propane tanks approximately 200-250 yards from the firing point, demonstrating significant explosive force.

Is this propane cannon experiment safe to replicate?

No, this experiment is extremely dangerous and should not be replicated. It involves high-powered firearms, explosive ignition of flammable gas, and significant projectile hazards, requiring expert supervision and extensive safety precautions.

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