Real Captain America Shield that can stop a 50bmg

Published on January 1, 2021
Duration: 14:38

This video showcases a custom-built Captain America shield engineered to withstand a .50 BMG round. Ballistic tests demonstrate its effectiveness against various calibers, including 9mm, 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, .500 Magnum, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester, all of which failed to penetrate. The shield successfully stopped a .50 BMG round, though it sustained significant cosmetic damage and vibration.

Quick Summary

A custom-built steel Captain America shield successfully stopped a .50 BMG round during ballistic testing. While the projectile did not penetrate, it caused significant paint chipping and vibration damage to the shield's surface.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Custom Captain America Shield
  2. 02:14Testing 9mm & 5.7x28mm
  3. 04:08Testing .50 AE & .500 Magnum
  4. 06:15Testing 7.62x39mm & .308 Win
  5. 08:23.50 BMG Ballistic Test
  6. 12:26Full-Auto Air Rifle Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Captain America shield stop a .50 BMG round?

Yes, a custom-built, heavy-duty steel Captain America shield demonstrated in this video successfully stopped a .50 BMG round. While the projectile did not penetrate, it caused significant cosmetic damage like paint chipping and vibration.

What calibers were tested against the custom Captain America shield?

The shield was tested against 9mm, 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, .500 Magnum, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and ultimately, a .50 BMG round. All tested calibers failed to penetrate the shield.

What kind of damage did the .50 BMG round cause to the shield?

The .50 BMG round caused massive paint chipping and significant vibration damage to the shield upon impact. However, the underlying steel plate remained intact and successfully stopped the projectile without breaching.

What firearms were used in the Captain America shield ballistic test?

The tests utilized a Glock 19 in an MCK kit (9mm), an FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm), a Desert Eagle (.50 AE), a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), an FN FAL (.308 Win), and a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG).

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