Iron Man’s helmet!

Published on October 9, 2025
Duration: 0:53

This video showcases a custom-built 'Frankenstein' helmet, inspired by Iron Man, designed to withstand high-caliber rounds. Initial testing with an FN SCAR 17 firing 7.62x51mm rounds demonstrated the helmet's ability to deflect the projectile with only superficial damage. However, a subsequent test with a Serbu BFG-50A firing a .50 BMG API round resulted in the complete destruction of the helmet, highlighting the limitations of AR500 steel against such powerful ammunition.

Quick Summary

A custom Iron Man-inspired helmet, constructed with AR500 steel and a German tank viewfinder, was tested against an FN SCAR 17 (7.62x51mm) and a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG API). While it deflected the 7.62x51mm round, the .50 BMG API round completely destroyed the helmet, penetrating the steel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Custom Helmet
  2. 00:19Testing with SCAR 17
  3. 00:26Testing with .50 BMG
  4. 00:41Post-Shot Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the initial ballistic test performed on the custom Iron Man helmet?

The custom helmet was first tested with an FN SCAR 17 firing 7.62x51mm rounds. The helmet successfully deflected the shot, showing only a surface scratch and no penetration, indicating good resistance to intermediate rifle calibers.

What happened when the helmet was tested with a .50 BMG round?

When tested with a .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round from a Serbu BFG-50A, the helmet was completely destroyed. The powerful round punched directly through the AR500 steel plating, shattering the helmet.

What materials were used in the construction of the custom helmet?

The custom helmet was built using AR500 steel plating for its ballistic resistance and incorporated a bulletproof viewfinder salvaged from a German tank, aiming to withstand high-caliber threats.

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