Can a Caterpillar D8 Track stop a 50cal?

Published on September 14, 2018
Duration: 10:18

Edwin Sarkissian and Scott from Kentucky Ballistics conducted an experimental test to determine the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a Caterpillar D8 bulldozer track. They found that common handgun and intermediate rifle calibers failed to penetrate the hardened steel, with only .50 BMG APIT rounds proving effective. The test highlights the robust nature of industrial equipment steel against ballistic threats.

Quick Summary

In an extreme ballistics test, experts Edwin Sarkissian and Scott from Kentucky Ballistics evaluated the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a Caterpillar D8 bulldozer track. They found that 9mm, .50 AE, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester rounds failed to penetrate the hardened steel. Only .50 BMG APIT rounds proved capable of piercing the track, demonstrating the robust nature of industrial equipment steel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Caterpillar D8 Track Test
  2. 01:12Handgun Testing: 9mm and .50 AE
  3. 02:44Rifle Testing: 7.62x39 and .308
  4. 04:28The Ultimate Test: .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the Caterpillar D8 track?

The test included 9mm FMJ rounds from a Glock 19X, .50 AE hollow points from a Magnum Research Desert Eagle, 7.62x39mm from an AK-47, .308 Winchester from an AR-10, and .50 BMG APIT rounds from a Serbu BFG-50A.

Did any handgun rounds penetrate the Caterpillar D8 track?

No, neither the 9mm FMJ rounds nor the .50 AE hollow points from the Desert Eagle penetrated the Caterpillar D8 track. They only caused minor surface lead splashes.

Which rifle caliber successfully penetrated the Caterpillar D8 track?

Only the .50 BMG APIT rounds fired from the Serbu BFG-50A were able to successfully penetrate the Caterpillar D8 track, creating a clean hole.

What is the significance of testing firearms against industrial equipment steel?

This type of test demonstrates the extreme durability of hardened industrial steel, showing that common firearms rounds are ineffective against it, highlighting its potential as a ballistic barrier.

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