50 Cal vs Tractor Weight 🚜

Published on January 27, 2021
Duration: 9:13

This video demonstrates a high-level ballistics test comparing various .50 BMG rounds against a heavy John Deere tractor weight. Expert insights from Kentucky Ballistics and collaborators highlight the performance differences between FMJ, AP, API, and the expensive Raufoss Mk 211, showcasing significant destructive power but also limitations against hardened targets. The test emphasizes the experimental nature of ballistics and the specialized knowledge required for such evaluations.

Quick Summary

Various .50 BMG rounds, including FMJ, AP, API, and the Raufoss Mk 211, were tested against a 40lb John Deere tractor weight. While AP and API rounds provided deep penetration and damage, the Raufoss Mk 211 delivered a significant explosive effect. Sustained fire from AP/API rounds was ultimately required to destroy the target.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Collaboration
  2. 00:47Target Introduction
  3. 01:20.50 BMG FMJ Test
  4. 02:26.50 BMG Armor Piercing (Black Tip) Test
  5. 03:21.50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (Silver Tip) Test
  6. 04:18.50 BMG Raufoss Round Test
  7. 05:59Destruction of the Target
  8. 07:04Final Shot and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of .50 BMG ammunition were tested against the tractor weight?

The test included a 660-grain .50 BMG FMJ round, a Black Tip Armor Piercing (AP) round, a Silver Tip Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round, and the high-performance Raufoss Mk 211 round.

How effective were different .50 BMG rounds against the John Deere tractor weight?

The FMJ round only dented the weight. AP and API rounds achieved significant penetration and damage. The Raufoss Mk 211 caused a large explosion but comparable penetration to AP/API rounds. Multiple AP/API hits were needed to destroy the weight.

What is the significance of the Raufoss Mk 211 round in this test?

The Raufoss Mk 211, costing around $100 per round, demonstrated a massive explosive effect upon impact, though its penetration was not superior to dedicated AP rounds against the cast iron target.

What was the outcome of testing .50 BMG rounds on a tractor weight?

After multiple impacts from AP and API .50 BMG rounds, the heavy cast iron tractor weight was eventually shattered, demonstrating the destructive potential of sustained .50 caliber fire against hardened targets.

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