Oxygen Tanks are Bulletproof ?

Published on May 22, 2018
Duration: 11:29

Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms entertainer, conducted an experimental test to determine if oxygen tanks are bulletproof. Using a variety of firearms from .22 LR handguns up to a .50 BMG rifle, he tested penetration capabilities. While most rounds only caused surface damage or dents, the .500 S&W Magnum with specialized rounds and the .50 BMG with API rounds achieved significant penetration.

Quick Summary

A .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round successfully achieved full penetration through both sides of an empty oxygen tank. While standard .50 BMG rounds and specialized .500 S&W Magnum rounds caused significant damage or partial penetration, smaller calibers like 9mm and .22 LR only left surface marks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Setup and Objective
  2. 01:00.50 BMG Initial Test
  3. 03:40Handgun Caliber Testing
  4. 04:30High-Power Handgun Testing
  5. 06:30Rifle Caliber Testing
  6. 09:05.50 BMG API Final Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an oxygen tank withstand a .50 BMG round?

A standard .50 BMG sniper round caused significant damage but did not fully penetrate an empty oxygen tank. However, a .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round successfully achieved full penetration through both sides of the tank.

Which firearms were used to test the oxygen tank's durability?

The test involved a range of firearms including a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG), Walther P22 (.22 LR), Glock 19X (9mm), a .50 AE Desert Eagle, a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum (.500 S&W Magnum), an AR-15 (5.56x45mm), and an AK-47 (7.62x39mm).

What type of ammunition was most effective at penetrating the oxygen tank?

The .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round was the most effective, achieving full penetration. The .500 S&W Magnum with Underwood Extreme Penetrator rounds also successfully penetrated the first wall of the tank.

Do smaller caliber firearms like 9mm or .22 LR penetrate oxygen tanks?

No, smaller caliber firearms such as the 9mm Glock 19X and the .22 LR Walther P22 were ineffective against the oxygen tank, only leaving superficial marks on the steel.

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