Vietnam war USMC M1 Helmet test

Published on June 30, 2020
Duration: 11:05

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a recognized firearms content creator, conducting a series of ballistic tests on a Vietnam-era USMC M1 helmet. The tests involve various firearms and calibers, from .22 LR to .50 AE and 7.62x39mm, demonstrating the helmet's limited protection against modern ammunition. The results highlight the significant advancements in firearm technology and ammunition power over historical military equipment.

Quick Summary

A Vietnam-era M1 helmet was tested against various calibers from .22 LR to 7.62x39mm. While it stopped low-power rounds, higher calibers like 9mm, .50 AE, and 7.62x39mm penetrated or destroyed the helmet, highlighting its limited protection against modern firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the M1 Helmet
  2. 00:51.22 LR Test
  3. 02:03.32 ACP Test
  4. 02:56.380 ACP Test
  5. 03:379mm Test
  6. 05:045.7x28mm Test
  7. 07:53.50 AE Test
  8. 09:087.62x39mm Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is a Vietnam-era M1 helmet against modern firearms?

A Vietnam-era M1 helmet offers very limited protection against modern firearms. While it could stop very low-power rounds like .22 LR and .32 ACP, it was penetrated by .380 ACP and 9mm rounds. High-powered handgun rounds like .50 AE and rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm completely destroyed the helmet.

What calibers were tested against the M1 helmet in the video?

The video tested the M1 helmet against a range of calibers including .22 LR (Glock 44), .32 ACP (Beretta), .380 ACP (Glock 42), 9mm (Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ), 5.7x28mm (FN Five-seveN), .50 AE (Desert Eagle), and 7.62x39mm (AK-47).

Did any rounds fully penetrate the M1 helmet?

Yes, several rounds fully penetrated the M1 helmet. The 5.7x28mm, .50 AE, and 7.62x39mm rounds all passed completely through both the steel shell and the inner liner, demonstrating the helmet's inadequacy against modern ammunition.

Who conducted the M1 helmet ballistic test?

The ballistic test of the Vietnam-era M1 helmet was conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, a well-known firearms and ballistics content creator with a significant following, known for his experimental approach to testing.

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