50cal vs oxygen tank

Published on January 22, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video demonstrates the destructive potential of a .50 caliber round impacting a pressurized oxygen tank surrounded by propane tanks. The .50 BMG armor-piercing round from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle creates a significant explosion due to the rapid combustion of propane accelerated by the released oxygen. The tank sustained a 3-inch entry wound and did not show an exit hole.

Quick Summary

A .50 caliber armor-piercing round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle impacted a pressurized oxygen tank surrounded by propane. The impact caused a massive explosion with a large fireball, as the released oxygen accelerated the combustion of the propane. The tank sustained a 3-inch entry hole.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Setup: Oxygen & Propane Tanks
  2. 00:09Firearm & Ammo: Serbu BFG-50A, .50cal AP Round
  3. 00:13The Shot: Massive Explosion & Fireball
  4. 00:41Post-Shot Analysis: Tank Movement & Damage
  5. 00:48Damage Inspection: 3-Inch Entry Hole

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a .50 caliber round hits an oxygen tank?

When a .50 caliber armor-piercing round hits a pressurized oxygen tank surrounded by propane, it causes a massive explosion. The released oxygen accelerates the combustion of the propane, creating a large fireball and significant blast.

What rifle was used in the .50 cal vs oxygen tank test?

The rifle used in this destructive testing video was a Serbu BFG-50A, a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .50 BMG. It fired a black tip, armor-piercing round at the target.

What kind of damage did the .50 caliber round inflict on the oxygen tank?

The .50 caliber round created a 3-inch entry hole in the steel oxygen tank. Notably, the projectile did not exit the other side, likely due to the internal pressure of the tank or the angle of impact.

Why did the oxygen tank and propane explode?

The .50 caliber round ruptured the oxygen tank, releasing pressurized oxygen. This oxygen acted as an accelerant for the surrounding propane tanks, leading to a rapid and violent combustion, resulting in a large explosion and fireball.

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