Can steel Armor plates stop a 20mm round?

This video demonstrates an experimental test of 20mm rounds against a 1.5-inch thick titanium plate, featuring insights from firearm designer Mark Serbu and host Edwin Sarkissian. The test compares the effectiveness of a 20mm armor-piercing round against a 20mm tungsten-core round, showcasing significant impact craters and deformation on the titanium target. The expert-level analysis highlights the destructive potential of these high-caliber rounds.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian conducting an extreme ballistics test, firing a 20mm Serbu Typhon rifle at an excavator bucket. The test demonstrates the significant destructive power of the 20mm caliber against heavy steel, using various ammunition types including armor-piercing and tungsten core rounds. The video also includes a brief segment showcasing an H&K MP5 submachine gun.

This video details a ballistics test where a Serbu 20mm Cannon is fired at a thick titanium plate. The test, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian and involving insights from firearm designer Mark Serbu, aims to determine if the 20mm round can penetrate the titanium. The results show significant impact and deformation, but no full penetration, highlighting the strength of the titanium plate against this heavy ordnance.

This video showcases a Ukrainian F-16 Fighting Falcon successfully engaging and destroying a Russian Shahed-136 drone using its M61 Vulcan 20mm rotary cannon. The footage captures the drone's mid-air explosion and the F-16's subsequent flyby, accompanied by celebratory ground reactions. It highlights the effectiveness of the M61 Vulcan in air-to-air combat scenarios against unmanned aerial vehicles.

This entry details the historical necessity and implementation of external gun pods on the F-4 Phantom. Originally designed without an internal gun, the F-4's reliance on missiles proved insufficient in Vietnam dogfights. The solution involved retrofitting external 20mm Vulcan gun pods, a critical modification that restored its close-range combat capability. The information is presented by The Gun Guy Cody, a specialist content creator with high authority in military history and firearms.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various rifle calibers against RTS Tactical Level III+ armor plates at extended ranges. The presenter, using a competition rifle with a Terminus action, demonstrates that 6.5 Creedmoor at 600 yards, 308 Winchester at 400 yards, and even a 7mm Sherman Short at 300 yards and 100 yards did not penetrate the ceramic plates. The testing highlights the effectiveness of these plates against common rifle threats at range, while also noting the potential for spalling and blunt force trauma from impacts.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.