50 CAL VS TITANIUM AT 90 DEGREES (Not a good idea AT ALL )

Published on August 2, 2017
Duration: 9:59

This destructive testing video pits a .50 caliber Armor Piercing (Black Tip) round and a Raufoss Mk 211 (Green Tip) against a titanium plate at a 90-degree angle. The Raufoss Mk 211, featuring a tungsten carbide penetrator, achieved significantly deeper penetration than the standard AP round. The test highlights the extreme danger of shooting titanium directly, causing a fire due to the ammunition's incendiary components.

Quick Summary

The Raufoss Mk 211 'Green Tip' round, featuring a tungsten carbide penetrator, achieved the deepest penetration against a titanium plate at a 90-degree angle compared to a standard .50 cal Armor Piercing (Black Tip) round. Shooting titanium directly is dangerous due to ricochet risks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Titanium Plate Testing
  2. 01:05Safety Setup and Barricade
  3. 01:41Raufoss Mk 211 'Green Tip' Test
  4. 02:28Raufoss Impact Inspection
  5. 04:09.50 Cal AP 'Black Tip' Test
  6. 05:36Fire Suppression After Shot
  7. 07:28Final Penetration Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 caliber round hit a titanium plate at 90 degrees?

When a .50 caliber Armor Piercing (Black Tip) round hit a titanium plate at a 90-degree angle, it caused significant impact and ignited dry brush due to its incendiary components. The Raufoss Mk 211 'Green Tip' round penetrated even deeper.

Which .50 caliber round penetrated the titanium plate the most?

The Raufoss Mk 211 'Green Tip' round achieved the deepest penetration into the titanium plate when fired at a 90-degree angle. This is attributed to its specialized tungsten carbide penetrator.

Why is shooting titanium at a 90-degree angle dangerous?

Shooting titanium at a direct 90-degree angle with high-caliber rounds is dangerous due to the high potential for severe ricochets and the material's extreme resistance, which can cause unpredictable projectile behavior.

What are the components of a Raufoss Mk 211 round?

The Raufoss Mk 211 'Green Tip' round is a multipurpose anti-materiel projectile. It typically includes a tungsten carbide penetrator, an RDX explosive charge, and a zirconium powder incendiary mix.

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