Most Powerful 50cal SLAP vs Titanium

Published on June 5, 2020
Duration: 11:44

This video tests the penetration capabilities of three .50 BMG rounds against a 1.5-inch titanium plate. The SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) round with a tungsten core demonstrated superior performance, fully penetrating the plate. The Raufoss round, despite its incendiary and explosive features, got stuck, and the standard Black Tip round showed less penetration than the SLAP.

Quick Summary

The SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) .50 BMG round, featuring a tungsten core, demonstrated superior performance by fully penetrating a 1.5-inch thick titanium plate. Other tested rounds, like the Raufoss and standard Black Tip, showed less effectiveness against this specific armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Test Setup & .50 BMG Rifle
  2. 01:29Ammunition Overview: SLAP, Raufoss, Black Tip
  3. 02:44SLAP Round Test: Penetrating Titanium
  4. 07:33Raufoss Round Test: Failure to Penetrate
  5. 09:19Black Tip Test & Conclusion: SLAP is Deadliest

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a SLAP round and how did it perform against titanium?

SLAP stands for Saboted Light Armor Penetrator. In the test, a .50 BMG SLAP round with a tungsten core successfully penetrated a 1.5-inch thick titanium plate, demonstrating significant armor-piercing capability.

Did the Raufoss .50 BMG round penetrate the titanium plate?

No, the Raufoss NM140 MP round, despite its incendiary and explosive features, did not fully penetrate the 1.5-inch titanium plate. Its tungsten penetrator became lodged inside the plate.

How does the SLAP round compare to standard Black Tip .50 BMG ammo?

The SLAP round significantly outperformed the standard Black Tip (steel core) .50 BMG round in penetration tests against a 1.5-inch titanium plate, achieving deeper penetration.

What is the most powerful .50 caliber round tested in this video?

Based on the penetration test against a 1.5-inch titanium plate, the speaker concluded that the SLAP round is the most effective and 'deadly' .50 caliber round tested.

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