20MM VS TITANIUM - WILL TITANIUM STOP A CANNON?

Published on July 12, 2017
Duration: 8:11

This video details a ballistics test where a Serbu 20mm Cannon is fired at a thick titanium plate. The test, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian and involving insights from firearm designer Mark Serbu, aims to determine if the 20mm round can penetrate the titanium. The results show significant impact and deformation, but no full penetration, highlighting the strength of the titanium plate against this heavy ordnance.

Quick Summary

A Serbu 20mm Cannon was tested against a 1-1.5 inch thick titanium plate. While armor-piercing and tungsten rounds caused significant impact craters up to half an inch deep, the plate did not fully penetrate. The titanium's strength prevented bulging on the rear, showcasing its resilience against heavy ordnance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:24Ammunition and Cannon Preparation
  3. 00:56The Serbu 20mm Cannon Overview
  4. 02:11First 20mm Shot Impact
  5. 03:13Initial Impact Inspection
  6. 04:03Tungsten Round Attempt
  7. 04:48Armor Piercing Shot Analysis
  8. 06:54Final Results and Damage Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 20mm cannon penetrate a 1-1.5 inch thick titanium plate?

In this test, a Serbu 20mm cannon firing armor-piercing and tungsten rounds did not fully penetrate a 1-1.5 inch thick titanium plate. The impacts caused significant deformation and craters up to half an inch deep, but the plate remained intact without bulging on the rear.

What type of 20mm rounds were used in the test?

The test utilized 20mm rounds, specifically mentioning armor-piercing and tungsten projectiles. These were fired from a Serbu 20mm Cannon during the ballistics experiment against a titanium plate.

How was the Serbu 20mm Cannon sighted for the test?

Since the Serbu 20mm Cannon used in the test lacked traditional optics, it was sighted using a method called bore sighting. This process aligns the weapon's sights with the barrel's bore before live firing.

What was the outcome of firing a 20mm round at titanium?

The 20mm rounds caused substantial damage, creating craters approximately half an inch deep in the titanium plate. However, the plate did not show signs of penetration or significant rearward bulging, demonstrating its resilience.

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