Crossbow vs bulletproof Glass

Published on March 14, 2019
Duration: 6:56

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority content creator specializing in destructive testing, as he tests the effectiveness of various crossbows against a one-inch thick bulletproof glass target. The experiment demonstrates the impact of different arrow velocities and kinetic energies, with even high-powered crossbows failing to penetrate the glass, though arrow tips deform significantly.

Quick Summary

Expert Edwin Sarkissian tested crossbows against one-inch thick bulletproof glass. The TenPoint Nitro XRT (470 fps, 191 ft-lbs) and PSE Stinger (300 fps) failed to penetrate, though arrow tips deformed significantly. A PSE Heritage recurve (150 fps) ricocheted harmlessly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Glass Specs
  2. 00:40PSE Heritage Recurve Test
  3. 02:21PSE Stinger Compound Test
  4. 03:49TenPoint Nitro XRT Crossbow Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow was fired at bulletproof glass?

The TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow, firing at 470 fps with 191 ft-lbs of energy, impacted a one-inch thick bulletproof glass. The glass remained intact, but the aluminum arrow tip was significantly crushed into the shaft.

Can a compound bow penetrate bulletproof glass?

In this test, a PSE Stinger compound bow (approx. 300 fps) caused a small chip on the one-inch thick bulletproof glass, but did not penetrate. The arrow tip was destroyed upon impact.

What is the kinetic energy of a TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow?

The TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow was measured to deliver approximately 191 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) of kinetic energy at a velocity of 470 feet per second (fps) during the test against bulletproof glass.

How did a PSE Heritage recurve bow perform against bulletproof glass?

The PSE Heritage recurve bow, shooting at around 150 fps, ricocheted off the one-inch thick bulletproof glass without causing any damage to the glass itself. The arrow tip also showed deformation.

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