$300k Armored Suburban vs TANK!!!

Published on November 13, 2021
Duration: 15:10

This video showcases an expert-level ballistic test of a $300k armored Chevrolet Suburban against military-grade threats. The demonstration, led by individuals with clear expertise in armor and ballistics, includes impacts from a 76mm tank round and a high-explosive shape charge. The armored Suburban, featuring 1/2 inch AR500 steel and 50 BMG-rated ballistic glass, demonstrates significant resistance, stopping all but dedicated anti-tank projectiles and maintaining structural integrity under extreme duress.

Quick Summary

An expert ballistic test evaluated a $300k armored Chevrolet Suburban against military-grade threats. Featuring 1/2 inch AR500 steel and 50 BMG-rated ballistic glass, the vehicle withstood impacts from 76mm tank rounds and a high-explosive shape charge, demonstrating significant resistance with only dedicated anti-tank projectiles achieving penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:33Testing Armored Suburban
  2. 01:38British Scorpion Tank Intro
  3. 03:07Scorpion Tank Live Fire
  4. 03:40Scorpion Round Damage Analysis
  5. 05:07Terminal Ballistics Review
  6. 06:25M4 Sherman Tank Intro
  7. 07:07Sherman Tank Live Fire
  8. 08:08Sherman Round Damage Analysis
  9. 09:21High Explosive Shape Charge Test
  10. 11:41Shape Charge Detonation
  11. 12:01Post-Explosive Glass Analysis
  12. 13:41Final Armor Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of armor does the $300k armored Suburban feature?

The armored Suburban is equipped with 1/2 inch AR500 steel for its ballistic protection, particularly in the doors, and features 50 BMG-rated ballistic glass for the windshield, designed to withstand significant impacts.

How did the armored Suburban perform against tank rounds?

The armored Suburban demonstrated considerable resilience. A 76mm round from a British Scorpion tank caused significant damage and pass-through on a door, while a 76mm round from an M4 Sherman punched a clean hole. The vehicle's armor stopped all but dedicated anti-tank projectiles.

Can a shape charge penetrate the Suburban's armored windshield?

A high-explosive shape charge was detonated on the Suburban's windshield. While it melted through several layers of the multi-layered ballistic glass, it did not achieve a full penetration into the cabin.

What types of projectiles previously penetrated the armored Suburban?

Prior to the tank engagements, the only small arms projectile confirmed to have penetrated the armored Suburban was a 7.62x54R AP incendiary round.

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