Desert Eagle 50 Caliber vs. Level IIIA Body Armor (HD)

Published on June 11, 2017
Duration: 4:05

This video demonstrates a 'fun test' of a Level IIIA body armor plate against a Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE, firing a 325-grain Freedom Munitions round. While not a scientific test, the armor successfully stopped the projectile, though it sustained significant damage and the wearer would likely experience severe blunt force trauma, such as broken ribs. The test highlights the impressive stopping power of the .50 AE round and the resilience of Level IIIA armor against it, despite the caliber not being officially rated for this armor level.

Quick Summary

A Level IIIA body armor plate successfully stopped a .50 AE round fired from a Desert Eagle, though the armor sustained significant damage. The wearer would likely experience severe blunt force trauma, such as broken ribs, despite the projectile not penetrating.

Chapters

  1. 00:23Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:30Armor and Ammunition Details
  3. 00:50Test Distance and Backstop
  4. 01:19The Shot and Impact
  5. 01:51Results: Armor Penetration and Damage
  6. 02:11Armor Performance Analysis
  7. 02:30Potential Injuries and Implications
  8. 02:45Conclusion and Caliber Discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the Desert Eagle .50 AE penetrate Level IIIA body armor?

In this test, the Level IIIA body armor successfully stopped the .50 AE round fired from a Desert Eagle. While the armor sustained significant damage, including ripping the back fabric, the projectile itself did not penetrate through.

What kind of damage would a .50 AE round cause if it hit Level IIIA armor?

Even though the .50 AE round was stopped by the Level IIIA armor, the impact would likely cause severe blunt force trauma to the wearer. This could result in injuries such as broken ribs, though the wearer would likely survive.

What ammunition was used in the Desert Eagle .50 AE test against body armor?

The test utilized a Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE, firing a 325-grain round from Freedom Munitions. This specific ammunition was chosen for its substantial weight and power.

Was the body armor tested in this video scientifically rated for .50 AE rounds?

No, the video explicitly states that .50 AE is not on the list of calibers tested for Level IIIA armor according to NIJ standards. This was presented as a 'fun test' rather than a scientific evaluation.

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