50 CAL VS COPPER PLATES - how strong is copper?

Published on September 17, 2017
Duration: 9:05

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .50 caliber rounds against 1-inch thick copper plates. An API-T round successfully penetrated all three plates, creating a significant crater on the first. A standard AP round penetrated the first two plates but was stopped by the third, showing less damage. The experiment highlights the destructive power of .50 BMG and differences between specialized ammunition types.

Quick Summary

A .50 caliber API-T round successfully penetrated three 1-inch thick copper plates, creating a significant crater on the first. A standard AP round penetrated two plates but was stopped by the third, showing less penetration power and signs of tumbling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:40First Shot: API-T Round
  3. 01:41API-T Damage Analysis
  4. 03:02Tracer Recovery
  5. 04:55Second Shot: AP Round
  6. 05:46Comparative Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 caliber API-T round hit three 1-inch copper plates?

The .50 caliber Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (API-T) round successfully penetrated all three 1-inch thick copper plates. It created a significant crater on the first plate before passing through the entire stack.

How did a standard .50 caliber AP round perform against the copper plates?

A standard .50 caliber Armor Piercing (AP) round penetrated the first two 1-inch copper plates but failed to fully exit the third plate. It created a smaller entry hole compared to the API-T round.

What is the difference between API-T and AP .50 caliber rounds based on this test?

The API-T round demonstrated greater penetration power through the copper plates than the standard AP round. The API-T also has incendiary and tracer components, which the AP round lacks.

What firearm was used for the .50 caliber copper plate test?

The test utilized a Serbu BFG-50A semi-automatic rifle chambered in .50 BMG. It was equipped with Bushnell optics and a bipod for stability during the shooting.

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