Testing How Bulletproof the Cybertruck REALLY Is

Published on January 24, 2025
Duration: 14:53

This video tests the ballistic resistance of the Tesla Cybertruck's stainless-steel body panels against various firearms. While it withstands common pistol calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP, higher velocity rifle rounds such as 5.56x45mm NATO easily penetrate, creating a 'Swiss cheese' effect. The test culminates with a .50 BMG round, which causes catastrophic damage, demonstrating the limitations of the Cybertruck's armor against military-grade ballistics.

Quick Summary

The Tesla Cybertruck's stainless-steel body panels can withstand common pistol calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP, showing only dents. However, they offer no protection against rifle rounds such as 5.56x45mm NATO or .50 BMG, which easily penetrate and cause significant damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Cybertruck Bulletproof Test
  2. 01:17Small Caliber Testing (.22 LR, Makarov)
  3. 03:169mm & .45 ACP Pistol Rounds
  4. 05:45High Velocity Pistol: 5.7x28mm
  5. 06:49Magnum Handguns: .44 Mag, .50 AE
  6. 08:59Shotgun & Rifle Test (12ga, 5.56mm)
  7. 12:18Extreme Ballistics: .50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Tesla Cybertruck withstand rifle fire?

No, the Cybertruck's stainless-steel body panels are not resistant to rifle fire. While it stops some pistol rounds and 12 gauge buckshot, 5.56x45mm NATO rounds easily penetrate, creating multiple holes, and .50 BMG rounds cause catastrophic destruction.

What calibers did the Cybertruck bulletproof test include?

The test included .22 LR, 9x18mm Makarov, .32 ACP, 9mm Luger (subsonic and supersonic), .45 ACP, 5.7x28mm, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, 12 Gauge buckshot, 5.56x45mm NATO rifle rounds, and .50 BMG.

How did .50 BMG affect the Cybertruck's armor?

A .50 BMG round fired from an AK-50 prototype completely destroyed the Cybertruck's door panel, causing massive fragmentation, complete penetration, and leaving a large crater in the ground behind the target.

Does the Cybertruck's stainless steel offer significant ballistic protection?

The Cybertruck's Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled stainless-steel offers some resistance against common pistol calibers, causing dents but not penetration. However, it fails against high-velocity rifle rounds and larger magnum handgun calibers.

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