is Boeing 777 black box bulletproof ?

Published on June 1, 2023
Duration: 20:49

This video from Edwin Sarkissian tests the ballistic resistance of a Boeing 777 black box against various firearms. The black box demonstrates remarkable durability, with most rounds failing to penetrate its internal armored core. The .45-70 Government cartridge with specialized penetrator rounds proved most effective at compromising the internal storage area.

Quick Summary

A Boeing 777 black box is incredibly resilient against firearms. While specialized .45-70 Government rounds with penetrator tips caused significant damage to the internal storage area, most other calibers, including 9mm, .50 AE, and .308 Winchester, were stopped by the box's robust internal armored core.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Boeing 777 Black Box
  2. 01:50Beretta 3032 Tomcat (.32 ACP) Test
  3. 03:52SAR USA SAR9 (9mm) Test
  4. 06:23Desert Eagle (.50 AE) Test
  5. 11:23S&W 500 Magnum Test
  6. 13:43H&K SL8-1 (.223) Test
  7. 15:15AK-47 (7.62x39) Test
  8. 16:24Henry 45-70 (Underwood Extreme Penetrator) Test
  9. 18:09FN SCAR 17 (.308) Test
  10. 20:01Conclusion: Black Box Resilience

Frequently Asked Questions

How durable is a Boeing 777 black box against firearms?

A Boeing 777 black box is exceptionally durable. During ballistic testing, most common handgun and rifle rounds, including .32 ACP, 9mm, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, .223 Remington, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester, failed to penetrate its internal armored core, demonstrating remarkable resilience.

What firearm was most effective at penetrating a Boeing 777 black box?

The combination of a Henry lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government and Underwood Ammo Extreme Penetrator rounds proved to be the most effective at compromising the internal data storage area of the Boeing 777 black box among the tested firearms. It caused the most significant damage observed.

Can a 9mm round penetrate a Boeing 777 black box?

No, a 9mm round fired from a SAR USA SAR9 pistol did not penetrate the Boeing 777 black box. While the rounds penetrated the outer orange casing, they were stopped completely by the inner silver data protection housing, indicating the black box's robust internal armor.

What is inside a Boeing 777 black box?

Inside a Boeing 777 black box are internal components such as motherboards, capacitors, resistors, and a heavily armored steel core. This internal structure is designed to protect the recorded data during severe aircraft crashes.

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