1980s Kevlar Military Helmet vs Different Caliber Bullets

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Belgian M1 steel helmet against various calibers. While it withstands birdshot, .22 LR, and .380 Auto, it is penetrated by 9mm and .223 Rem rounds. The test highlights the helmet's limitations against modern firearm threats despite its historical significance as military surplus.

This ballistic test evaluates a military-grade face shield against various calibers. While it stopped .22, 9mm, and .45 ACP rounds with varying degrees of damage, it failed to stop a .44 Magnum, .223 rifle round, and a 12 Gauge slug, all of which penetrated the shield and a ballistic mannequin. The test highlights the limitations of face shields against higher-powered firearms.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a medieval 'Pigface' helmet against various firearms. While a crossbow and handgun rounds (up to 9mm) were deflected or caused superficial damage, rifle calibers like .223 and 7.62x39 easily penetrated the helmet. The test concludes the helmet offers protection against handgun rounds but is not fully bulletproof against rifle fire.

This video tests the Ukrainian TEMP-3000 (Kaska-1M) ballistic helmet against various handgun and rifle calibers. It successfully stops common pistol rounds like .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and .357 Magnum, though some internal bulging occurs. However, it fails against higher-powered .44 Magnum rounds and is easily penetrated by a 7.62x39mm rifle round.

This review tests the current issue Chinese military helmet, comparing it to the US IHPS. It features a Boa closure and boltless rails, performing well against pistol and shotgun threats, even stopping .44 Magnum. However, it fails against rifle calibers like 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, and .308, indicating a significant vulnerability.

This ballistic vest, featuring Level 3+ rifle-rated plates from Safe Life Defense, successfully stopped common handgun rounds and intermediate rifle calibers like .223 and .308. However, it failed to stop a .50 BMG sniper round, which penetrated both front and back plates. The test highlights the limitations of even advanced body armor against high-powered sniper threats.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. While smaller calibers and even .450 Bushmaster and .308 were stopped, the .50 caliber Armor Piercing Incendiary round successfully penetrated the bucket, destroying a dummy target behind it. The test highlights the significant difference in terminal effects between standard rifle rounds and specialized armor-piercing ammunition.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms rounds in a swimming pool, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Surprisingly, higher velocity rifle rounds like the .223 and .308 fragmented quickly, while the .50 AE Desert Eagle traveled the furthest at 190 inches. The .50 BMG sniper rifle, despite its power, only penetrated 61 inches, likely due to massive energy displacement.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Secret Service Suburban window against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers and even a 10mm and .44 Magnum were stopped with varying degrees of damage, the window was eventually penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. The testing provides a clear demonstration of the limits of armored vehicle glass against high-powered rifle threats.