Cybertruck Armor Test! Dangerous Streets Meet Your Match!!

Published on September 15, 2024
Duration: 15:18

This video conducts a ballistic test on 1.4mm thick Cybertruck panels, comparing the penetration capabilities of various calibers from .22LR to 5.56. The test reveals that while some lower-power rounds like subsonic .22LR, .32 caliber, and 300 Blackout subsonic are stopped, higher-powered rounds such as regular 9mm, 357 Magnum, and 5.56 easily penetrate the thin panels. The presenter also discusses different target failure modes like piercing, spalling, and pedaling.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test on 1.4mm Cybertruck panels, .22LR, .32 caliber, .38 Special, and 300 Blackout subsonic rounds were stopped. However, regular 9mm, 357 Magnum, and 5.56 M855 rounds penetrated the panels, with 5.56 creating a smaller hole due to its projectile shape.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Panel Thickness
  2. 01:48Testing .22LR Ammunition
  3. 03:14Testing .32 Caliber
  4. 03:50Testing .38 Special
  5. 04:24Testing 9mm Ammunition
  6. 05:35Testing 300 Blackout
  7. 07:06Testing 357 Magnum
  8. 08:29Testing 5.56 M855
  9. 09:40Target Failure Modes Explained
  10. 10:23Scabbing Explained
  11. 10:54Spalling Explained
  12. 11:10Pedaling Explained
  13. 12:10Plugging Explained
  14. 12:44Piercing Explained
  15. 14:21Conclusion & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the Cybertruck panels?

The test included .22LR (subsonic and standard velocity), .32 caliber, .38 Special, 9mm (subsonic and regular), 300 Blackout (subsonic and supersonic), 357 Magnum (standard and Extreme Penetrator), and 5.56 M855. The panels used were 1.4mm thick.

Which calibers penetrated the 1.4mm Cybertruck panels?

Regular 9mm, 357 Magnum (both standard and Extreme Penetrator), and 5.56 M855 rounds successfully penetrated the 1.4mm Cybertruck panels. Higher-powered rounds generally showed greater penetration.

Were any of the tested rounds stopped by the Cybertruck panels?

Yes, lower-power rounds like subsonic .22LR, standard velocity .22LR, .32 caliber, .38 Special, and 300 Blackout subsonic were stopped by the 1.4mm panels, causing dents and craters but not full penetration.

What are the different types of target failure modes discussed in the video?

The video explains five target failure modes: piercing (projectile pushes material aside), plugging (projectile remnants lodge in the hole), spalling (fragments from the front surface), scabbing (plate fracture from the back), and pedaling (material bending back like petals).

How does the 5.56 round's penetration differ from the 9mm round in the Cybertruck panel test?

While both penetrated, the 5.56 round created a much smaller, cleaner hole than the 9mm. This is attributed to the 5.56's sharper projectile shape, allowing for more direct energy transfer and less material displacement compared to the 9mm's impact.

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