Can A Spinning Propeller Stop A Bullet??? SKETCHY...

Published on May 30, 2024
Duration: 19:10

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, explores whether a spinning airplane propeller can stop a bullet. The experiment involves modifying a van to spin a propeller and then firing 5.56x45mm NATO and .308 Winchester rounds at it. The results show that propellers shatter and create shrapnel rather than stopping bullets, concluding they are not effective shields.

Quick Summary

A spinning airplane propeller cannot stop bullets. Experiments by DemolitionRanch show that projectiles, including 5.56x45mm NATO and .308 Winchester, cause propeller blades to shatter, creating dangerous shrapnel. The propeller is ineffective as a ballistic shield.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Concept
  2. 03:05Building the Van-Plane
  3. 06:05Propeller Testing with Food
  4. 09:27Firearms Introduction
  5. 10:43Shooting Test: 5.56 NATO
  6. 15:57Shooting Test: .308 Winchester

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a spinning airplane propeller stop a bullet?

No, a spinning airplane propeller cannot effectively stop a bullet. High-speed footage from DemolitionRanch shows that bullets, including 5.56x45mm NATO and .308 Winchester, cause the propeller blades to shatter, creating dangerous shrapnel rather than deflecting or stopping the projectile.

What firearms were used in the propeller bullet test?

In the experiment, DemolitionRanch used a Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Jakl rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and a PSA Sabre-10 rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. Both were equipped with Steiner optics.

How was the spinning propeller created for the test?

The DemolitionRanch team modified an old van by removing its rear wheel and attaching a surplus airplane propeller directly to the axle. The van was then elevated so the propeller could spin freely when the engine was engaged.

What happened when bullets hit the spinning propeller?

When bullets from 5.56x45mm NATO and .308 Winchester rounds impacted the spinning propeller, the aluminum blades shattered. This created significant shrapnel that peppered the target area, indicating the propeller was not an effective shield.

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