Ukrainian military helmet Test 🇺🇦

A 1980s Kevlar military helmet was tested against various calibers. It successfully stopped 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum rounds. However, it was penetrated by a .223 rifle round and catastrophically failed against a 450 Bushmaster, demonstrating limitations against higher-powered rifle cartridges.

This review tests the current issue Chinese military helmet, comparing it to the US IHPS. It features a Boa closure and boltless rails, performing well against pistol and shotgun threats, even stopping .44 Magnum. However, it fails against rifle calibers like 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, and .308, indicating a significant vulnerability.

This video tests an Indian military ballistic helmet against various handgun and rifle calibers in a desert environment. While the helmet successfully stops lower-power handgun rounds like .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and 5.7x28mm, it shows significant internal deformation with .357 Magnum. Higher-powered .44 Magnum rounds and the 7.62x39mm rifle round easily penetrate the helmet, highlighting its limitations against rifle threats.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of binoculars for situational awareness, drawing on experiences from Ukraine where they were highly sought after. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights their practical uses for observation, such as checking windows and identifying out-of-place elements. Acquiring effective, even if not expensive, binoculars is presented as a key component of preparedness.

This YouTube Short poses the question of whether helmets can stop bullets. While the title and description don't explicitly mention specific firearms, calibers, or manufacturers, the hashtag #military suggests a context where ballistic protection and potential threats are relevant. The video likely explores the capabilities and limitations of various helmets against projectile impacts, drawing from military or tactical scenarios.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Belgian M1 steel helmet against various calibers. While it withstands birdshot, .22 LR, and .380 Auto, it is penetrated by 9mm and .223 Rem rounds. The test highlights the helmet's limitations against modern firearm threats despite its historical significance as military surplus.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.