Is an Elevator Cable Bulletproof?

Published on May 24, 2021
Duration: 15:18

This video tests the bullet resistance of a real elevator cable against various calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG. Smaller calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP are completely ineffective, only embedding themselves in the cable strands. Even powerful rounds like .45-70 and .300 Win Mag cause minimal damage. Only .50 BMG, particularly AP rounds, shows significant penetration, eventually cutting strands but not immediately severing the cable.

Quick Summary

Standard steel elevator cables are highly resistant to bullets from most firearms. While 9mm and .45 ACP rounds are ineffective, .300 Win Mag can damage strands, and only .50 BMG AP rounds show potential to cut through the cable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Matrix Parody
  2. 01:41Experiment Setup: Elevator Cable Test
  3. 02:599mm Bullet Test Results
  4. 04:07.45 ACP Test with Thompson SMG
  5. 05:02.45-70 Government Cable Test
  6. 07:02.300 Win Mag Test (Falkor Petra)
  7. 09:42.50 BMG Test (Barrett M82)
  8. 11:21Final Analysis & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 9mm bullets penetrate an elevator cable?

No, 9mm rounds are completely ineffective against a standard steel elevator cable. The bullets simply flatten and embed themselves between the steel strands without causing any significant damage or cutting the cable.

What caliber is needed to damage an elevator cable?

While smaller calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP do nothing, larger rounds like .300 Win Mag can break some strands. Only very powerful calibers like .50 BMG, especially AP rounds, show the potential to eventually cut through the cable, though it may require multiple impacts.

Are elevator cables bulletproof?

Standard steel elevator cables are highly resistant to bullets from most common firearms. While not completely 'bulletproof' against extremely high-powered rounds like .50 BMG, they can withstand numerous impacts from pistols and standard rifles without failing.

What firearms were used in the elevator cable test?

The test featured various firearms including an MP5 clone for the intro, a Thompson submachine gun for .45 ACP, a rifle for .45-70 Government, a Falkor Petra for .300 Win Mag, and a Barrett M82 for .50 BMG rounds.

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