Is A Chinese Military Helmet Bulletproof?

Published on August 30, 2025
Duration: 1:10

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) helmet against various calibers. The helmet successfully stopped birdshot, .22, and .380 ACP rounds, showing only paint damage or minor deformation. However, it failed to stop 5.56x45mm (.223 Remington) rounds, resulting in a penetration hole. The 50 BMG was not tested due to the helmet's likely inability to withstand it.

Quick Summary

A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) helmet was tested against various calibers. It successfully stopped birdshot, .22 LR, and .380 ACP rounds without penetration. However, it failed to stop .223 Remington (5.56x45mm) ammunition, resulting in a hole through the helmet.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: PLA Helmet Ballistic Test
  2. 00:05Calibers Tested: Birdshot to 50 BMG
  3. 00:18Birdshot Test
  4. 00:24.22 Caliber Test
  5. 00:30.380 ACP Test
  6. 00:449mm Luger Test
  7. 00:50.223 Remington Test
  8. 00:57Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) helmet bulletproof?

Based on testing, a Chinese PLA helmet is not fully bulletproof. It successfully stopped smaller calibers like birdshot, .22 LR, and .380 ACP without penetration. However, it failed to stop a .223 Remington round, resulting in a hole.

What calibers were tested against the Chinese PLA helmet?

The Chinese PLA helmet was tested against birdshot, .22 LR, .380 ACP, and 9mm Luger rounds, all of which it resisted without penetration. It was also tested against .223 Remington (5.56x45mm), which penetrated the helmet.

Did the Chinese PLA helmet stop 9mm rounds?

Yes, the Chinese PLA helmet showed resistance to 9mm Luger rounds. While there was significant paint removal and a solid smack, the helmet did not experience penetration from the 9mm ammunition.

What was the result of testing the Chinese PLA helmet with .223 Remington?

The Chinese PLA helmet failed to stop .223 Remington (5.56x45mm) rounds. The test resulted in a massive hole in the front of the helmet and a hole punching out the back, indicating complete penetration.

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