The Whaling Harpoon Cannon (The BLUBBER BUSTER!!!)

Published on October 7, 2024
Duration: 17:03

This video showcases the 'Blubber Buster,' a custom 2-bore whaling cannon firing a 4lb harpoon with 6,600 ft-lbs of energy. Tests against a water drum, zombie target, ballistic dummy, and even a limousine demonstrate its immense power and penetration capabilities. The cannon features a sophisticated recoil dampening system to manage its significant force.

Quick Summary

The 'Blubber Buster' is a custom 2-bore whaling cannon firing a 4lb harpoon with 6,600 ft-lbs of energy at 300 fps. It produces around 500 lbs of felt recoil, managed by a custom dampening system. Tests included penetration through a water drum, impact on targets, and dragging a limousine.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Greener Harpoon Gun
  2. 01:18Blubber Buster Reveal
  3. 01:32Technical Specs & Recoil
  4. 02:06Power Comparison
  5. 05:06Water Drum Test
  6. 06:22Zombie Scuba Man Target
  7. 08:08Ballistic Dummy Test
  8. 10:14Limousine Drag Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Blubber Buster' cannon?

The 'Blubber Buster' is a custom-built 2-bore whaling cannon featured by Kentucky Ballistics. It fires a massive 4lb harpoon and is designed for extreme projectile power, demonstrating significant kinetic energy and penetration capabilities in tests.

How powerful is the Blubber Buster whaling cannon?

The Blubber Buster generates an impressive 6,600 foot-pounds of energy, launching its 4lb harpoon at 300 feet per second. This energy output is significantly higher than typical firearms and even high-end compound bows.

What kind of recoil does the Blubber Buster produce?

The cannon produces approximately 500 lbs of felt recoil, necessitating a custom stand and a sophisticated recoil dampening system to make it manageable for testing and safe operation.

What tests were performed with the Blubber Buster?

Kentucky Ballistics tested the Blubber Buster against a 55-gallon water drum, a 'zombie scuba man' target, a realistic ballistic dummy, and even used it to drag a limousine, showcasing its destructive power and penetration.

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