We made BENDER’S HEAD Bulletproof

Published on October 16, 2020
Duration: 14:23

This video demonstrates a comprehensive ballistic test of a custom-built bulletproof helmet, dubbed 'Bender's Head'. High-authority shooter Edwin Sarkissian subjects the helmet to various calibers, including 9mm, .50 AE, 7.62x39mm, 8mm Mauser, and .50 BMG, fired from different firearms. The testing reveals the helmet's capabilities and limitations against significant ballistic threats, highlighting the effectiveness of its 4-inch thick tank glass visor and ShootSteel.com plating against most threats, but ultimately succumbing to a .50 BMG round.

Quick Summary

A custom bulletproof helmet was subjected to rigorous ballistic testing using calibers ranging from 9mm to .50 BMG. While the helmet's 4-inch tank glass and steel plating successfully stopped most rounds, a .50 BMG projectile from a Serbu RN-50 ultimately penetrated the front plate, breaching the helmet's structure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Custom Helmet Introduction
  2. 02:439mm Ballistic Test
  3. 04:01.50 AE Ballistic Test
  4. 05:057.62x39mm Ballistic Test
  5. 06:308mm Mauser Ballistic Test
  6. 09:59.50 BMG Ballistic Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test the custom bulletproof helmet?

The custom bulletproof helmet was tested against a variety of calibers, including 9mm from a Glock 19 in a CAA MCK, .50 AE from a Desert Eagle, 7.62x39mm from an AK-47, 8mm Mauser from a Kar98k, and a powerful .50 BMG round from a Serbu RN-50.

What materials were used in the construction of the bulletproof helmet?

The bulletproof helmet featured a base from a bomb suit helmet, a 4-inch thick tank glass visor for protection, and steel plates sourced from ShootSteel.com, designed to withstand ballistic impacts.

Did the .50 BMG round penetrate the bulletproof helmet?

Yes, the .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu RN-50 successfully penetrated the front steel plate of the custom helmet, creating a hole and destroying its internal structure, indicating the limits of the armor against heavy ordnance.

How did the helmet perform against intermediate rifle calibers?

Against an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), the helmet's glass visor shattered internally but remained intact. The Kar98k (8mm Mauser) caused significant structural damage to both the plates and the visor, showing higher impact energy.

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