ARE HUMVEE DOORS BULLETPROOF?

Published on December 6, 2017
Duration: 10:27

This video from Edwin Sarkissian tests the ballistic resistance of military surplus Humvee X-doors. While they effectively stop .22 LR and 9mm rounds, they are easily penetrated by 7.62x39mm and .50 BMG rounds. The test highlights that these doors are not truly 'bulletproof' against common rifle calibers.

Quick Summary

Military surplus Humvee X-doors were tested for ballistic resistance. They successfully stopped .22 LR and 9mm rounds but were penetrated by 7.62x39mm and .50 BMG rounds, indicating they are not 'bulletproof' against all firearm threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Humvee Door Specs
  2. 01:13.22 LR Ballistic Test
  3. 01:379mm Penetration Test
  4. 03:057.62x39mm AK-47 Test
  5. 04:36.50 BMG Glass Test
  6. 08:39AK-47 Glass Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Humvee X-doors bulletproof?

Humvee X-doors offer ballistic protection against handgun rounds like .22 LR and 9mm. However, they are easily penetrated by common rifle calibers such as 7.62x39mm and .50 BMG, meaning they are not truly 'bulletproof' against all threats.

What calibers can Humvee X-doors stop?

Based on testing, Humvee X-doors can stop .22 LR rounds fired from a Walther P22 and 9mm rounds from a Glock 19 with Underwood Extreme Penetrator ammunition. They failed to stop 7.62x39mm and .50 BMG rounds.

How much do Humvee X-doors cost?

The military surplus Humvee X-doors tested in the video are estimated to cost between $800 and $1000 each. Despite their ballistic rating, they are noted as being relatively lightweight.

What rifle was used to test the .50 BMG round?

The .50 BMG round used to test the Humvee windows was fired from a Serbu BFG-50A semi-automatic rifle. The impact of the tracer round caused a significant fire and smoke plume.

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