space shuttle Aluminum bulletproof?

Published on March 17, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a thick 7075 aluminum plate, commonly used in space shuttles, against rifle and PDW calibers. A custom 6-barrel AR-15 Gatling rig firing 5.56x45mm rounds penetrated about halfway through the plate. An MP7 firing 4.6x30mm rounds caused significant surface damage but less penetration. The conclusion is that the aluminum plate is effectively bulletproof against these specific calibers at this thickness.

Quick Summary

A thick 7075 aluminum plate, similar to material used in space shuttles, was tested for ballistic resistance. 5.56mm rounds from an AR-15 penetrated halfway, while 4.6x30mm rounds from an MP7 caused surface damage but less penetration, leading to the conclusion it's effectively bulletproof at this thickness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 7075 Aluminum & Space Shuttle Material
  2. 00:05Custom 6-Barrel AR-15 Gatling Rig Showcase
  3. 00:28AR-15 5.56mm Firing Test & Impact Analysis
  4. 00:38MP7 4.6x30mm Ballistic Test
  5. 00:51Conclusion: Is 7075 Aluminum Bulletproof?

Frequently Asked Questions

What material was tested for bulletproof capabilities in the video?

The video tests a thick plate of 7075 aluminum, which is noted as a material used in space shuttles, for its ballistic resistance against firearm rounds.

How did 5.56mm rounds from an AR-15 perform against the 7075 aluminum plate?

When fired from a custom 6-barrel AR-15 Gatling rig, the 5.56x45mm rounds penetrated approximately halfway through the thick 7075 aluminum plate.

Did the MP7 rounds penetrate the 7075 aluminum plate?

The MP7 firing 4.6x30mm rounds caused significant surface damage to the 7075 aluminum plate but did not penetrate as deeply as the 5.56mm rounds.

Is 7075 aluminum considered bulletproof based on this test?

Based on the specific tests with 5.56mm and 4.6x30mm rounds at this thickness, the presenter concluded that the 7075 aluminum plate is effectively bulletproof.

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