20MM VS SAFES - finally caught them all

Published on July 25, 2017
Duration: 10:52

This video tests the penetration capabilities of three 20mm ammunition types against Safemark safes. The Target Practice round penetrated six safes, the Armor Piercing Tracer round penetrated eight, and the SAPOT tungsten penetrator round went through four safe gates. The Serbu 20mm Cannon weighs 82 pounds and is a bolt-action rifle.

Quick Summary

The 20mm Armor Piercing Tracer (AP-T) round penetrated eight Safemark safes, demonstrating superior power compared to the Target Practice round which penetrated six. The SAPOT round with a tungsten penetrator went through four thicker safe gates.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 20mm Ammo Types Explained
  2. 01:11Serbu 20mm Cannon Specs & Weight
  3. 01:21Target Practice (TP) Round vs Safes
  4. 04:23Armor Piercing Tracer (AP-T) Round Test
  5. 08:14SAPOT Tungsten Round vs Safe Gates

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of 20mm ammunition were tested against the safes?

Three types of 20mm ammunition were tested: Target Practice (TP) with a blue tip, Armor Piercing Tracer (AP-T) with a black tip, and SAPOT (Semi-Armor Piercing Ordnance Tip) with a tungsten penetrator, indicated by a red tip.

How many safes did the 20mm AP-T round penetrate?

The 20mm Armor Piercing Tracer (AP-T) round demonstrated significant penetration power, successfully breaching eight Safemark safes before being stopped in the ninth safe.

What is the weight of the Serbu 20mm Cannon?

According to Mark Serbu in the video, the Serbu 20mm Cannon weighs approximately 82 pounds. It is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 20mm.

Which 20mm round was most effective against the thicker safe gates?

The 20mm SAPOT round featuring a tungsten penetrator proved most effective against the thicker front gates of the safes, penetrating four gates before being stopped by the fifth safe.

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