The Bulletproof Car Turbo of the future ?

Published on May 26, 2018
Duration: 13:38

This video tests the 'bulletproof' claims of a heavy-duty turbocharger casing from Boost Lab. It withstands handgun rounds (.22 LR, 9mm), a 12-gauge slug, and a .500 Magnum. While .308 and 5.56 rifle rounds are stopped, .50 BMG variants eventually penetrate, though the turbo's density significantly absorbs energy.

Quick Summary

A heavy-duty turbocharger casing was tested for ballistic resistance and proved capable of stopping 9mm, 12-gauge slug, and .500 Magnum rounds. While .308 and 5.56 rifle rounds were also stopped, .50 BMG rounds eventually penetrated, though the casing absorbed significant energy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bulletproof Turbo Test Setup
  2. 01:10Handgun Test: 9mm vs Turbo Casing
  3. 02:56Shotgun & .500 Magnum Test
  4. 04:24Rifle Test: .308 & 5.56 vs Turbo
  5. 06:00Extreme Test: .50 BMG vs Turbo Casing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a car turbocharger casing stop bullets?

In this test, a heavy-duty turbocharger casing from Boost Lab demonstrated significant ballistic resistance, stopping 9mm, 12-gauge slug, and .500 Magnum rounds. While .308 and 5.56 rifle rounds were also stopped, .50 BMG rounds eventually penetrated, though the casing absorbed considerable energy.

What calibers were tested against the turbocharger?

The turbocharger was tested against .22 LR, 9mm, 12-gauge slug, .500 Magnum, .308 Winchester, 5.56 NATO, and various types of .50 BMG ammunition (Raufoss, APIT, FMJ).

Did the turbocharger casing get penetrated?

Yes, the turbocharger casing was eventually penetrated by .50 BMG rounds fired from a Barrett M82 rifle. However, the casing's dense metal structure absorbed a significant amount of energy even after penetration.

What brands and models of firearms were used in the test?

Firearms used included a Walther P22 (.22 LR), Glock 19X (9mm), Mossberg 590A1 (12-gauge), Smith & Wesson Model 500 (.500 Magnum), an AR-15 (5.56 NATO), and a Barrett M82 (.50 BMG).

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