Czech Republic UN helmet test 🇨🇿

Published on April 19, 2020
Duration: 16:29

This UN helmet, likely rated Level 2, surprisingly stops handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum, though significant deformation and blunt force trauma are evident. While it holds against common pistol calibers like 9mm and .380 Auto, it fails against rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm, as expected for handgun-rated protection. The test highlights the helmet's effectiveness against specific threats but also its limitations against higher-powered firearms.

Quick Summary

The Czech UN helmet, estimated at Level 2 protection, surprisingly stopped handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum without penetration. However, high-powered rounds caused significant internal deformation and blunt force trauma. It failed against a 7.62x39mm rifle round, highlighting its limitations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Czech UN Helmet Test
  2. 00:46.22 LR Ballistic Test
  3. 02:14.380 Auto Ballistic Test
  4. 03:119mm Ballistic Test
  5. 05:135.7x28mm Ballistic Test
  6. 06:50.357 Magnum Ballistic Test
  7. 08:20.44 Magnum Ballistic Test
  8. 10:167.62x39mm Rifle Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers did the Czech UN helmet withstand in the test?

The Czech UN helmet successfully stopped rounds from .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, 5.7x28mm, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum handguns without full penetration, though some caused significant deformation.

Did the UN helmet stop rifle rounds?

No, the helmet failed to stop a 7.62x39mm rifle round. The bullet penetrated the helmet, a cabbage used as a head analog, and a cinder block, demonstrating its limitation to handgun protection.

What was the estimated protection level of the UN helmet?

Based on its appearance and performance, the presenter estimated the blue UN Peacemaker ballistic helmet might be rated around Level 2 protection, suitable for handgun threats but not rifle calibers.

What were the effects of high-powered handgun rounds on the helmet?

While stopping .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum rounds, the helmet experienced severe internal deformation. The .44 Magnum test completely destroyed the cabbage inside, indicating extreme blunt force trauma.

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