$300k Armored Suburban vs TANK!!!

Published on November 13, 2021
Duration: 15:10

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a $300,000 armored Chevrolet Suburban against military-grade tank rounds. The Suburban, featuring 1/2 inch AR500 steel armor and 50 BMG-rated glass, faced fire from a British Scorpion tank's 76mm gun and an M4 Sherman tank's 76mm high-velocity gun. While it withstood significant damage, including shattered internal steel and deformed exterior panels, the armored glass held against a high-explosive shape charge, demonstrating impressive resilience against dedicated anti-tank weaponry.

Quick Summary

A $300,000 armored Chevrolet Suburban, equipped with 1/2 inch AR500 steel and .50 BMG-rated glass, was tested against 76mm tank rounds from British Scorpion and M4 Sherman tanks. While the tank rounds caused significant structural damage and penetration, the armored glass resisted a high-explosive shape charge, demonstrating robust protection against most threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:33Testing Armored Suburban
  2. 01:38British Scorpion Tank Introduction
  3. 03:07Scorpion Tank Live Fire
  4. 06:25M4 Sherman Tank Introduction
  5. 07:07Sherman Tank Live Fire
  6. 09:21Shape Charge Test Setup
  7. 11:41Shape Charge Detonation
  8. 13:41Final Armor Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of armor does the $300k Suburban have?

The armored Suburban features 1/2 inch AR500 steel for its interior door panels and is rated to withstand .50 BMG rounds. Its windshield is also specifically designed for ballistic protection.

Can a 76mm tank round penetrate an armored Suburban?

Yes, 76mm rounds from both a British Scorpion tank (solid steel penetrator) and an M4 Sherman tank (high-velocity) caused significant damage, including shattering interior steel and deforming the exterior, indicating penetration of the armored layers.

Did the armored glass on the Suburban stop the shape charge?

The armored glass on the Suburban's windshield did not achieve full cabin penetration from a high-explosive shape charge, although the explosion melted through several layers of the multi-layered ballistic glass.

What was the most effective round against the armored Suburban?

Dedicated anti-tank rounds and specific 7.62x54R AP incendiary rounds were the only types of ammunition that successfully penetrated the armored Suburban's defenses during the tests.

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