20mm vs Excavator Bucket

Published on March 1, 2018
Duration: 5:39

This video features Edwin Sarkissian conducting an extreme ballistics test, firing a 20mm Serbu Typhon rifle at an excavator bucket. The test demonstrates the significant destructive power of the 20mm caliber against heavy steel, using various ammunition types including armor-piercing and tungsten core rounds. The video also includes a brief segment showcasing an H&K MP5 submachine gun.

Quick Summary

An expert-level ballistics test pits a 20mm Serbu Typhon rifle against a heavy-duty excavator bucket. The demonstration showcases the immense destructive power of 20mm ammunition, including armor-piercing tracer and tungsten core rounds, highlighting their ability to penetrate thick steel structures.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 20mm vs. Excavator Bucket
  2. 00:23First Shot: 20mm AP Tracer
  3. 02:02Second Shot: 20mm Tungsten Round
  4. 03:38Third Shot: 20mm Practice Round
  5. 04:50Bonus: H&K MP5 Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the destructive power of a 20mm rifle against heavy steel?

A 20mm rifle, such as the Serbu Typhon, demonstrates significant destructive power against heavy steel. Tests show it can penetrate multiple layers of an excavator bucket's structure with armor-piercing rounds and cause substantial damage even with practice ammunition.

How does a 20mm round compare to a .50 BMG against thick steel?

In tests against a heavy-duty excavator bucket, a 20mm round proved more effective at penetrating thick steel than a .50 BMG round, which failed to fully penetrate the target in previous attempts.

What types of 20mm ammunition were used in the excavator bucket test?

The test utilized various 20mm ammunition types, including black-tip armor-piercing tracer rounds for penetration, red-tip tungsten core projectiles for dense material engagement, and blue-tip practice rounds to demonstrate kinetic energy and structural impact.

What is the Serbu Typhon 20mm rifle?

The Serbu Typhon 20mm is a large-caliber rifle designed for extreme ballistics testing and anti-materiel applications. It features a single-shot bolt-action mechanism and is compatible with tripod mounting for stability.

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