Will a Tank Crush a Safe and a Ballistic Helmet?

Published on August 31, 2020
Duration: 13:07

This video features a 60-ton Centurion tank crushing various items, including a Level 3A Kevlar ballistic helmet and a SentrySafe. While the steel helmet was flattened, the Kevlar helmet retained some structural integrity. The safe was completely destroyed. The video highlights the extreme durability differences between materials under immense pressure.

Quick Summary

A 60-ton Centurion tank was used to crush various items, including a Level 3A Kevlar ballistic helmet and a SentrySafe. The steel helmet was flattened, but the Kevlar helmet retained structural integrity. The safe was completely destroyed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tank & Sponsor
  2. 01:15Items Lined Up for Crushing
  3. 03:49The Tank Crushes Everything
  4. 08:23Post-Crush Inspection: Helmets & Tools
  5. 10:29Safe & Fire Extinguisher Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the ballistic helmet when the tank crushed it?

The Level 3A Kevlar ballistic helmet, despite being run over by a 60-ton Centurion tank, maintained significant structural integrity. While compressed, it didn't completely disintegrate like the steel helmet.

Could a tank crush a safe?

Yes, a 60-ton Centurion tank completely flattened a SentrySafe during a destructive test. The safe was reduced to a thin, pancake-like shape after being run over.

What items were tested against the tank?

The test included spray paint cans, a WWII steel helmet, a Level 3A Kevlar ballistic helmet, a construction hard hat, tools (shovel, crowbar), a fire extinguisher, and a SentrySafe.

What was the outcome for the steel helmet?

The WWII German steel helmet was completely flattened by the Centurion tank's tracks, showing minimal resistance compared to the Kevlar helmet.

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