Capacete Barbuda é à prova de balas? (Teste medieval)

Published on January 7, 2025
Duration: 2:14

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Barbuda helmet, a 15th-century Italian design. It was subjected to various projectiles, including a crossbow bolt, .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm. The results indicate that while some rounds caused superficial damage or ricocheted, others, like the 9mm and 7.62x39mm, significantly compromised the helmet's integrity, rendering it unsuitable for modern ballistic protection.

Quick Summary

A 15th-century Barbuda helmet was tested against various projectiles, including 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm rounds. The results indicated that while it resisted a crossbow bolt, modern firearms, particularly rifle calibers, caused significant damage, including complete destruction of the rear section, making it unsuitable for ballistic protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Barbuda Helmet Ballistic Test
  2. 00:06Ammunition Tested
  3. 00:20Medieval Test: Crossbow
  4. 00:46Lead Birdshot Test
  5. 00:51.22 LR Test
  6. 01:16.380 ACP Test
  7. 01:209mm Test
  8. 01:245.56x45mm Test
  9. 01:307.62x39mm Test
  10. 01:37Damage Assessment
  11. 01:525.56mm vs. 7.62x39mm Comparison
  12. 02:01Rear Damage Analysis
  13. 02:08Conclusion: Don't Trust Barbuda Helmet

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Barbuda helmet stop modern bullets?

No, a 15th-century Barbuda helmet is not designed to stop modern bullets. While it showed some resistance to a crossbow bolt, it was significantly penetrated and damaged by rounds like 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm, rendering it ineffective for ballistic protection.

What calibers were tested against the Barbuda helmet?

The Barbuda helmet was tested against a crossbow bolt, lead birdshot, .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm. The results showed varying degrees of penetration and damage, with rifle calibers causing the most significant destruction.

How did the 7.62x39mm round affect the Barbuda helmet?

The 7.62x39mm round, fired from a Zastava AK47, caused substantial damage to the Barbuda helmet. It created a large hole and completely destroyed the rear section of the helmet, demonstrating its inability to withstand intermediate rifle cartridges.

Is a Barbuda helmet suitable for self-defense today?

Absolutely not. The ballistic testing clearly shows that a Barbuda helmet offers negligible protection against modern firearms. It is a historical artifact and should not be relied upon for any form of self-defense or tactical application.

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