GMC Suburban Bulletproof?

Published on April 25, 2016
Duration: 8:12

Edwin Sarkissian, an established firearms content creator, conducts an experiment to test the ballistic penetration of a GMC Suburban. Using a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle with Federal XM193 5.56mm ammunition, he fires a round into the rear tailgate to see if it can penetrate through the vehicle's interior to the driver's position. The test demonstrates the bullet's ability to pass through multiple seats and strike the dashboard structure.

Quick Summary

A 5.56x45mm round fired from a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 with Federal XM193 55-grain ammunition successfully penetrated a GMC Suburban's rear tailgate, third-row seat, second-row leather seat, a cardboard target, and impacted the metal dashboard frame, demonstrating significant penetration capability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Experiment Goal
  2. 01:00Target Setup
  3. 02:35Firearm and Ammunition
  4. 03:45The Shot
  5. 04:05Damage Assessment
  6. 05:27Target Penetration and Recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 5.56mm round penetrate a GMC Suburban?

Yes, a 5.56x45mm round fired from a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 with Federal XM193 55-grain ammunition successfully penetrated the rear tailgate, multiple seats, and impacted the dashboard structure of a GMC Suburban in a controlled test.

What firearm and ammunition were used to test the GMC Suburban's ballistic resistance?

The test utilized a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, loaded with Federal XM193 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ball ammunition.

What was the setup for testing bullet penetration in the GMC Suburban?

A box containing about 25 sheets of cardboard was placed on the driver's seat to simulate a human target. The rifle was fired from approximately 25 feet away into the rear tailgate of the Suburban.

What damage did the 5.56mm round cause inside the GMC Suburban?

The bullet penetrated the rear door, the third-row seat, the second-row leather seat, passed through the cardboard target, and struck the metal dashboard frame behind the plastic paneling.

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