50cal m2 vs Van full of Oxygen and propane

Published on June 22, 2023
Duration: 16:55

This video showcases an extreme ballistics experiment where an M2 .50 caliber machine gun is used to destroy a van filled with propane and oxygen tanks. The demonstration, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian and featuring Mark Serbu operating the M2, highlights the destructive power of .50 BMG rounds, especially when using tracer ammunition to ignite volatile materials. The video also includes a visit to U.S. Ordnance, providing a glimpse into the manufacturing of military-grade firearms.

Quick Summary

An M2 .50 caliber machine gun was used to destroy a van filled with propane and oxygen tanks. After initial penetration, tracer ammunition was employed to ignite the volatile mixture, resulting in a massive explosion that obliterated the vehicle's interior. The demonstration highlights the destructive potential of .50 BMG rounds and tracer effects.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Experiment Setup
  2. 03:45U.S. Ordnance Visit
  3. 07:52M2 .50 Cal Engagement
  4. 12:12Explosion and Fire
  5. 15:31Bonus Footage: M60

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when an M2 .50 caliber machine gun fires at a van full of propane and oxygen tanks?

When an M2 .50 caliber machine gun fires .50 BMG rounds, especially tracers, at a van filled with propane and oxygen tanks, the rounds can breach the tanks, leading to ignition and a massive explosion that destroys the vehicle.

Where was the M2 Browning machine gun and ammunition sourced for this experiment?

The M2 Browning machine gun receivers were showcased at the U.S. Ordnance facility in Nevada. They also provided the linked .50 BMG ammunition used in the video for this high-stakes experiment.

What is the difference between tracer ammunition and standard ammunition in this context?

Tracer ammunition contains a pyrotechnic charge that ignites upon firing, making its path visible. In this experiment, tracers were crucial for igniting the volatile propane and oxygen mixture within the van, causing a large explosion, which standard rounds did not immediately achieve.

What other firearms were featured in the video besides the M2 Browning?

Besides the primary M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun, the video also briefly featured an M60 machine gun. This was used in bonus footage to demonstrate the visual impact of 7.62x51mm NATO fire on a water surface.

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