boeing 737 Airplane cockpit door Bulletproof ?

Published on February 17, 2018
Duration: 14:35

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the ballistic resistance of a Boeing 737 cockpit door against various handgun and rifle calibers. The instructor, Edwin Sarkissian, showcases the door's construction and tests its integrity with rounds ranging from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The results indicate the door offers significant protection against common handgun rounds but can be penetrated by certain rifle calibers, particularly .50 BMG.

Quick Summary

A Boeing 737 cockpit door, made of honeycomb core and ballistic fiber layers, resists handgun calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .40 S&W. While .44 Magnum and .500 S&W show limited penetration, rifle rounds like .223 Remington and 7.62x39mm penetrate, and .50 BMG rounds easily defeat the door.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Door Overview
  2. 02:24Handgun Caliber Testing (.22 LR, 9mm, .40 S&W)
  3. 05:10Magnum Caliber Testing (.44 Mag, .500 S&W)
  4. 07:21Rifle Caliber Testing (.223, 7.62x39)
  5. 11:40Final Test: .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

How resistant is a Boeing 737 cockpit door to bullets?

A Boeing 737 cockpit door shows significant resistance to handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, and .40 S&W, which lodge in its layers. Magnum rounds like .44 Magnum and .500 S&W also fail to penetrate fully. However, rifle rounds like .223 Remington and 7.62x39mm can penetrate, and .50 BMG rounds easily defeat it.

What materials are used in a Boeing 737 cockpit door?

The Boeing 737 cockpit door is constructed with a honeycomb core and layers of ballistic fiber, such as Kevlar or Aramid. It is approximately 1.25 inches thick and weighs around 50 lbs, designed for structural integrity and security.

Can a .50 BMG round penetrate a Boeing 737 cockpit door?

Yes, .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary rounds fired from a powerful rifle like the Serbu BFG-50A can easily penetrate a Boeing 737 cockpit door. In the test, two stacked doors were penetrated without significant difficulty.

Which handgun calibers failed to penetrate the 737 cockpit door?

.22 LR fired from a Walther P22, 9mm from a Glock 17, and .40 S&W rounds all failed to achieve full penetration. They lodged within the door's internal ballistic layers, demonstrating its effectiveness against common handgun threats.

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