Is It Really Bulletproof? // Humvee Windshield Test

Published on November 7, 2016
Duration: 4:31

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Humvee passenger windshield. The multi-layered glass, weighing 140 lbs and composed of five layers including glass and carbonet, was subjected to various calibers. While it resisted initial impacts from a .45 ACP and 5.56x45mm rounds, it was eventually penetrated by .308 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum rounds after numerous impacts.

Quick Summary

A Humvee passenger windshield, weighing 140 lbs and constructed from five layers of glass and carbonet, was subjected to ballistic testing. It initially resisted .45 ACP and 5.56x45mm rounds but was eventually penetrated by .308 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition after numerous impacts.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:42Humvee Windshield Identification
  3. 01:04Windshield Weight and Construction
  4. 01:42Testing with .45 ACP
  5. 02:08Testing with 5.56x45mm
  6. 02:23Testing with .308 Winchester
  7. 02:58Testing with .300 Winchester Magnum
  8. 03:20Final Penetration and Assessment
  9. 04:01Overall Durability and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the construction of the Humvee windshield tested?

The Humvee windshield tested is a five-layer construction, incorporating both glass and carbonet materials. It weighs approximately 140 lbs, indicating a substantial build designed for ballistic resistance.

What calibers were used to test the Humvee windshield's ballistic resistance?

The Humvee windshield was tested with several calibers, starting with a .45 ACP, followed by 5.56x45mm rounds. It was then subjected to .308 Winchester and finally .300 Winchester Magnum rounds to determine its penetration limits.

Did the Humvee windshield stop the initial rounds fired at it?

Yes, the Humvee windshield demonstrated significant resistance to initial impacts. A .45 ACP round caused cracks but did not penetrate, and 5.56x45mm rounds also failed to breach the glass, with fragments embedding on the surface.

At what point did the Humvee windshield begin to penetrate?

The windshield began to show signs of penetration with a .308 Winchester round. Subsequent testing with a .300 Winchester Magnum round confirmed penetration after multiple impacts and previous rounds had already compromised the glass.

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