AR500 Armor vs 50BMG API

Published on August 22, 2015
Duration: 4:25

This test pitted a .50 BMG API round against five stacked AR500 armor plates. The second plate successfully stopped the projectile, demonstrating the effectiveness of 1/2 inch of quality steel armor against this heavy caliber round. The incendiary component left visible soot, and the anti-spalling coating performed well.

Quick Summary

A 1/2 inch thick AR500 steel armor plate successfully stopped a .50 BMG API round fired from a Barrett M107 at 100 yards. The round penetrated the first 1/4 inch plate but was halted by the second, demonstrating significant ballistic resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction: .50 BMG API vs AR500 Armor
  2. 00:46The Shot: Firing the Barrett M107 .50 BMG
  3. 01:15Results Analysis: Armor Plate Penetration
  4. 02:52Conclusion: AR500 Armor vs .50 Caliber

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AR500 armor stop a .50 BMG API round?

In this test, the second 1/4 inch AR500 armor plate successfully stopped a .50 BMG API round fired from a Barrett M107 at 100 yards. The first plate was penetrated, but the second plate held firm.

What happened to the .50 BMG API round after hitting the AR500 armor?

The round penetrated the first AR500 plate completely. It was stopped by the second plate, with the anti-spalling coating catching most fragments. Soot from the incendiary component was visible on the second plate.

What is the thickness of the AR500 armor tested against the .50 BMG round?

The test involved five stacked AR500 armor plates, each approximately 1/4 inch thick, totaling about 1.25 inches. The second plate, effectively 1/2 inch thick, stopped the .50 BMG API round.

What rifle was used to fire the .50 BMG API round?

The .50 BMG API round was fired from a Barrett M107 rifle, a semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle chambered in .50 BMG, from a distance of 100 yards.

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