50cal vs AR500 STEEL ARMOR PLATE

Published on September 2, 2019
Duration: 16:10

This video tests the ballistic resistance of RTS Tactical AR500 steel armor plates against various calibers, culminating in a .50 BMG round. Handgun rounds and intermediate rifle calibers like 5.56mm and 7.62x51mm failed to penetrate, causing only minor surface deformation. However, a .50 BMG APIT round easily penetrated two stacked plates and a cinder block, demonstrating the limits of Level III+ armor against heavy machine gun rounds.

Quick Summary

AR500 steel armor plates rated Level III+ successfully stopped 9mm, 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, .30-06, .45-70, 5.56mm, and 7.62x51mm rounds. However, a .50 BMG APIT round easily penetrated two stacked plates and a cinder block.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Gear Setup
  2. 01:36Handgun Caliber Testing: 9mm & 5.7x28mm
  3. 03:34High-Power Handgun Testing: .50 AE & .500 S&W
  4. 06:32Rifle Caliber Testing: .30-06 & .45-70
  5. 09:05Intermediate Rifle Testing: 5.56mm & 7.62x51mm
  6. 12:16Ultimate Test: .50 BMG vs. AR500 Steel

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the AR500 steel armor plates?

The AR500 steel armor plates were tested against 9mm, 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, .30-06 Springfield, .45-70 Government, 5.56mm green tip, 7.62x51mm NATO, and finally, a .50 BMG round.

Did any handgun rounds penetrate the AR500 steel armor?

No, handgun rounds including 9mm, 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, and .500 S&W Magnum failed to penetrate or significantly damage the AR500 steel armor plates during the test.

What was the result of the .50 BMG test against the armor?

The .50 BMG APIT round fired from a Serbu BFG-50 easily penetrated two stacked AR500 steel plates and a cinder block placed behind them, demonstrating its extreme power.

What is the rating of the RTS Tactical AR500 steel armor plates tested?

The RTS Tactical AR500 steel armor plates tested are described as Level III+ and are made from AR500 steel, measuring 10x12 inches.

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