How Bulletproof Is A HELICOPTER? (50 BMG, 37MM, 277 Fury & More !!!)

Published on April 6, 2026
Duration: 24:02

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the ballistic resistance of a helicopter against various calibers and projectiles, including 10mm, 300 Win Mag, 37mm flashbang, 50 AE, 277 Fury, 10 Gauge bird and buck shot, 50 BMG, crossbow bolts, 44 Magnum, 45 ACP, and 45-70 Auto. The experiment aims to determine how bulletproof a helicopter truly is, demonstrating significant penetration and destruction with larger calibers and high-energy rounds. The video also includes a segment where the helicopter is dropped from a crane to simulate a crash, showcasing its structural failure.

Quick Summary

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the ballistic resistance of a helicopter against various firearms, including 10mm, 300 Win Mag, 50 BMG, 277 Fury, and 45-70 Auto. The experiment reveals that while smaller calibers penetrate, larger rounds cause significant damage, and a dropped helicopter completely disintegrates on impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test the helicopter's bulletproof capabilities?

The video tested a range of calibers including 10mm, 300 Win Mag, 50 AE, 277 Fury, 10 Gauge shotgun rounds (bird and buck shot), 50 BMG, 44 Magnum, 45 ACP, and 45-70 Auto. A 37mm flashbang round and crossbow bolts were also used.

How did the 50 BMG rounds affect the helicopter?

The 50 BMG rounds from a Barrett rifle caused catastrophic damage to the helicopter, creating large holes, destroying the interior, and completely obliterating the ballistic dummy used in the test.

Can a helicopter withstand small arms fire?

While some smaller caliber rounds like 10mm and 300 Win Mag penetrated the helicopter's exterior, they did not cause structural failure. However, larger calibers and high-energy rounds demonstrated significant destructive capability.

What was the outcome of dropping the helicopter?

When dropped from a crane, the helicopter completely crumbled upon impact with the ground. This demonstrated that gravity and structural failure are more destructive forces to a helicopter than many types of firearm projectiles.

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