50 Cal vs Forklift Wheel !!!

Published on December 29, 2020
Duration: 11:53

This video tests the durability of a 100-pound forklift wheel against various .50 BMG rounds. While standard FMJ and incendiary rounds were stopped by the steel core, specialized rounds like APIT and Raufoss Mk 211 demonstrated penetration capabilities, with the APIT piercing one side of the steel core and the Raufoss penetrating the steel but being stopped by the rubber. Armor Piercing rounds also penetrated the steel core but failed to exit.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested a 100lb forklift wheel against various .50 BMG rounds. While FMJ and incendiary rounds were stopped by the steel core, APIT, Raufoss Mk 211, and Armor Piercing rounds penetrated the steel, demonstrating the wheel's significant resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:24Introduction: Forklift Wheel Challenge
  2. 03:55Test 1: .50 BMG FMJ vs Wheel
  3. 05:01Test 2: .50 BMG Incendiary vs Wheel
  4. 06:16Test 3: .50 BMG APIT vs Wheel
  5. 07:45Test 4: .50 BMG Raufoss vs Wheel
  6. 08:52Test 5: .50 BMG Armor Piercing vs Wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of forklift wheel was used in the .50 BMG test?

The test utilized a solid forklift wheel weighing approximately 100 pounds. It featured a dense rubber exterior encasing a robust steel core, designed for industrial durability.

Which .50 BMG rounds were tested against the forklift wheel?

Several .50 BMG rounds were tested, including PMC Bronze FMJ, a blue-tip incendiary round, an Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT), a Raufoss Mk 211 ('green tip'), and a black-tip Armor Piercing round.

Did any .50 BMG rounds penetrate the steel core of the forklift wheel?

Yes, specialized rounds like the APIT, Raufoss Mk 211, and the black-tip Armor Piercing round successfully penetrated the steel core of the forklift wheel, though not all exited the other side.

What rifle was used for the .50 BMG forklift wheel test?

The Serbu RN-50, a single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG with a 36-inch heavy barrel, was used for conducting the durability tests against the forklift wheel.

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