Can this $35000 suit survive a Grenade blast?

Published on June 23, 2020
Duration: 7:27

A $35,000 EOD bomb suit was tested against an M67 fragmentation grenade. Despite its cost and protective design, the suit was completely destroyed by the blast, with the dummy sustaining significant fragmentation damage. Notably, the helmet remained largely intact, though its visor was damaged.

Quick Summary

A $35,000 EOD bomb suit was tested against an M67 fragmentation grenade. The suit was completely destroyed by the blast, and the dummy inside suffered severe fragmentation damage. The helmet, however, remained largely intact despite its visor being damaged.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: $35,000 Bomb Suit Test
  2. 01:43Rigging the M67 Grenade
  3. 03:21The Grenade Explosion Test
  4. 04:23Post-Blast Damage Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the $35,000 bomb suit when hit by a grenade?

The $35,000 EOD bomb suit was completely destroyed by the M67 fragmentation grenade. High-speed footage showed the suit being shredded by the blast and fragmentation.

Was the dummy inside the bomb suit protected from the grenade blast?

No, the dummy sustained significant fragmentation damage to its face and torso despite being inside the bomb suit. The suit's protective layers were compromised by the explosion.

Did the helmet survive the grenade explosion?

Yes, the EOD helmet largely remained intact after the grenade blast. However, the visor of the helmet did sustain damage from the explosion and fragmentation.

What type of grenade was used in the bomb suit test?

An M67 fragmentation grenade was used for the test. It was rigged to the chest plate of the bomb suit using zip ties and detonated remotely.

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