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Published on July 23, 2020
Duration: 17:23

Edwin Sarkissian conducts an experimental test to determine if 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, used in aerospace applications, can withstand various calibers from 9mm to .50 BMG. The results show that even powerful rounds like the .50 AE and .338 Lapua Magnum cause significant surface damage but fail to penetrate the stacked aluminum plates, with only the .50 BMG API round managing to penetrate multiple layers.

Quick Summary

7075 aircraft-grade aluminum demonstrates remarkable ballistic resistance, with most tested calibers from 9mm to .338 Lapua Magnum causing only surface damage or shallow craters. Only .50 BMG API rounds successfully penetrated multiple stacked plates, highlighting the material's strength-to-weight ratio, commonly used in aerospace.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 7075 Aluminum
  2. 01:069mm Handgun Test
  3. 02:17.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  4. 04:077.62x39mm Galil Ace Test
  5. 05:275.56 NATO Tavor X95 Test
  6. 06:27.308 Win SCAR 17 Test
  7. 07:255.7x28mm Handgun Test
  8. 09:02.338 Lapua AWM Test
  9. 10:2912 Gauge Shotgun Test
  10. 12:54.50 BMG Barrett Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 7075 aluminum stop bullets?

7075 aircraft-grade aluminum shows significant resistance to penetration. While it can withstand impacts from calibers like 9mm, .50 AE, and even .338 Lapua Magnum with only surface damage or shallow craters, only high-powered rounds like .50 BMG API demonstrated the ability to penetrate multiple stacked plates.

What is 7075 aluminum used for?

7075 aluminum is a high-strength alloy prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. This makes it ideal for demanding applications in the aerospace industry, including the construction of aircraft structures and components for space shuttles.

Which firearms were tested against 7075 aluminum?

The test featured a variety of firearms including the Rex Zero 1S (9mm), Desert Eagle (.50 AE), IWI Galil Ace (7.62x39mm), IWI Tavor X95 (5.56 NATO), FN SCAR 17 (.308 Win), FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm), Accuracy International AWM (.338 Lapua Magnum), Molot Vepr 12 (12 Gauge), and Barrett M82A1 (.50 BMG).

Did any rounds penetrate the 7075 aluminum?

Yes, .50 BMG rounds fired from a Barrett M82A1 showed penetration capabilities. FMJ rounds penetrated the first plate and stopped in the second, while Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds successfully penetrated the first two plates and embedded in the third.

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