50cal Incendiary Ammo in Water

Published on October 29, 2016
Duration: 7:25

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, explores the effects of various incendiary and tracer ammunition types when fired into water. The experiment, captured with underwater cameras, demonstrates that rounds like 5.56 tracer, .308 API, and .50 BMG API continue to burn or flash underwater, with significant visual effects. The high-impact nature of the .50 BMG rounds is particularly highlighted.

Quick Summary

Incendiary and tracer rounds, including 5.56, .308 API, and .50 BMG types, have been shown to continue burning or flashing when fired underwater. Experiments using underwater cameras like GoPros capture the dramatic visual effects, such as visible flames and vapor, demonstrating that the incendiary properties persist even in a wet environment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Experiment Setup
  2. 01:445.56 Tracer Rounds Underwater
  3. 02:48.308 Tracer and API Rounds Underwater
  4. 03:47.50 BMG API and API-T Rounds Underwater
  5. 05:15High-Speed Slow Motion Analysis
  6. 06:26Conclusion and Teaser

Frequently Asked Questions

Do incendiary rounds continue to burn underwater?

Yes, incendiary rounds like 5.56 tracer, .308 API, and .50 BMG API have been observed to continue burning or flashing underwater. The intensity and duration of the burn can vary depending on the specific ammunition type and its composition.

What kind of ammunition was tested underwater in the DemolitionRanch video?

The video tested 5.56 tracer rounds, .308 caliber tracer and Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds, and .50 BMG API and API-T (tracer) rounds, observing their behavior upon impact with water.

How does water affect incendiary ammunition?

When fired into water, incendiary ammunition can continue its burning process due to the chemical composition of the incendiary agent. This often results in visible flames, sparks, and vapor production underwater, as documented in ballistic tests.

What equipment was used to film the underwater ammunition test?

The DemolitionRanch video utilized a GoPro camera placed underwater to capture the visual effects of the ammunition impacting the water and continuing to burn or flash, providing clear evidence of the phenomenon.

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