Are Airplane Windows Bulletproof???

Published on November 5, 2017
Duration: 16:21

This video from Demolition Ranch, featuring Matt Carriker and former Army Ranger sniper Nick Irving, conducts an experimental test on the bullet resistance of passenger airplane windows. Multiple firearms and calibers, ranging from .22 LR to .50 BMG, are used to determine penetration capabilities against stacked aircraft window panels. The results highlight significant differences in projectile performance and the surprising vulnerability of airplane windows to high-powered rifle rounds.

Quick Summary

Airplane windows are not bulletproof. In a test by Demolition Ranch, even smaller caliber rounds like .22 LR penetrated the first layer, while high-powered rifle rounds like .50 BMG easily passed through all 12 stacked window panels, demonstrating their vulnerability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:42.22 LR Testing
  3. 02:369mm Testing
  4. 04:59.45 ACP Testing
  5. 06:205.7x28mm Testing
  6. 07:18.50 AE Testing
  7. 08:52.500 S&W Magnum Testing
  8. 10:057.62x39mm Testing
  9. 11:07.50 BMG Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Are airplane windows bulletproof?

Airplane windows are not bulletproof. In a test by Demolition Ranch, even smaller caliber rounds like .22 LR penetrated the first layer, while high-powered rifle rounds like .50 BMG easily passed through all 12 stacked window panels.

What calibers were tested against airplane windows?

The test included .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, and .50 BMG, fired from various firearms including the Walther P22, SilencerCo Maxim 9, CMMG Guard, FN Five-seveN, Desert Eagle, Smith & Wesson 500, CMMG Mutant, and Barrett M107A1.

Which firearm penetrated the most airplane window panels?

The Barrett M107A1, chambered in .50 BMG, demonstrated the most significant penetration, easily passing through all 12 stacked airplane window panels used in the test and causing substantial damage.

How did the 9mm round perform against airplane windows?

The 9mm round, fired from the SilencerCo Maxim 9, penetrated four of the twelve stacked airplane window panels and was stopped by the fifth panel, indicating moderate penetration capability.

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