F-35 Turbine Blades vs 500 Magnum

Published on February 11, 2022
Duration: 21:20

Edwin Sarkissian, known for destructive testing, experimentally pits various firearms against F-35 jet engine turbine blades. The video demonstrates that while smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm have no effect, higher-powered rounds and specific ammunition types show varying degrees of success. Armor-piercing 5.7x28mm, 7.62x54R, and 5.56 NATO rounds penetrate, while .44 Magnum and .50 AE cause shattering or chipping due to the blade's brittle nature. The AK-47's 7.62x39mm is less effective than 5.56 NATO, and a 12 Gauge slug shatters the blade through blunt force.

Quick Summary

In a destructive test, various firearms were fired at F-35 turbine blades. While smaller calibers had no effect, armor-piercing 5.7x28mm, 7.62x54R, and 5.56 NATO rounds penetrated. High-energy impacts from .50 AE and .500 Magnum caused shattering due to the blade's brittleness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: F-35 Turbine Blades
  2. 01:14Diamondback Sidekick .22 LR Test
  3. 02:56Diamondback P369 9mm and DBX 5.7mm Test
  4. 06:185.7x28mm Green Tip Penetration
  5. 07:47Taurus Raging Hunter .44 Magnum Test
  6. 09:29Desert Eagle .50 AE Test
  7. 11:45Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum Test
  8. 13:48Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R Test
  9. 15:12Kel-Tec PLR-16 5.56 NATO Test
  10. 17:33AK-47 7.62x39mm Test
  11. 18:5112 Gauge Shotgun Slug Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested against F-35 turbine blades?

The test included a Diamondback Sidekick (.22 LR), Diamondback P369 (9mm), Diamondback DBX (5.7x28mm), Taurus Raging Hunter (.44 Magnum), Desert Eagle (.50 AE), Smith & Wesson Model 500 (.500 S&W Magnum), Mosin Nagant (7.62x54R), Kel-Tec PLR-16 (5.56 NATO), AK-47 (7.62x39mm), and a 12 Gauge shotgun slug.

Which calibers successfully penetrated F-35 turbine blades?

Armor-piercing 5.7x28mm rounds, 7.62x54R from a Mosin Nagant, and 5.56 NATO rounds from a Kel-Tec PLR-16 demonstrated penetration capabilities against the turbine blades.

What was the effect of high-powered handguns like the .50 AE and .500 Magnum on the turbine blades?

Instead of clean penetration, the extreme energy from the Desert Eagle (.50 AE) and Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum (.500 S&W Magnum) caused the brittle titanium turbine blades to shatter or crack upon impact.

How did the AK-47's 7.62x39mm perform compared to 5.56 NATO in the turbine blade test?

The 7.62x39mm rounds from the AK-47 successfully penetrated the first turbine blade but were stopped or deflected by a second stacked blade, showing less penetration than the 5.56 NATO rounds.

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