What Happens If A Tank Shoots Directly at a Human (Point Blank)

Published on April 9, 2023
Duration: 14:10

This video from Garand Thumb explores the devastating effects of tank-fired projectiles on a human-sized target at point-blank range. Featuring expert analysis and live-fire demonstrations with a British Scorpion Light Tank and a D-20 152mm Howitzer, the experiment highlights extreme destructive power and kinetic energy transfer. The content is presented with high energy and a focus on visual destruction, drawing on extensive knowledge of military hardware and ballistics.

Quick Summary

Garand Thumb demonstrates the extreme destructive power of tank projectiles at point-blank range using a British Scorpion Light Tank (76mm) and a D-20 152mm Howitzer. The 152mm round completely vaporized a realistic ballistic dummy, showcasing immense kinetic energy transfer and catastrophic failure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 00:52Sponsor Showcase
  3. 02:23Ballistic Dummy Setup
  4. 03:22British Scorpion Light Tank Test
  5. 05:58High Velocity 76mm Round
  6. 09:02152mm Howitzer Test
  7. 11:18Final Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a tank fires directly at a human at point-blank range?

When a tank fires directly at a human-sized target at point-blank range, the effects are catastrophic. A 152mm howitzer round, for instance, can completely vaporize the target due to immense kinetic energy and explosive force, causing total structural failure.

What are the key differences in destructive power between a 76mm tank round and a 152mm howitzer round?

A 76mm round from a tank like the British Scorpion possesses significant destructive power, while a 152mm howitzer round is vastly more potent. The larger caliber and mass of the 152mm projectile, even at a similar velocity, result in exponentially greater kinetic energy and destructive capability, capable of complete obliteration.

Which tank was used in the Garand Thumb video for the 76mm test?

The Garand Thumb video used a British Scorpion Light Tank for the 76mm projectile test. This tank is noted for its aluminum construction and is equipped with a 76mm low-velocity gun.

What type of ballistic dummy was used for the tank impact tests?

A realistic ballistic torso dummy from Ballistic Dummy Labs was used. This dummy is designed with internal organs and realistic tissue density to accurately simulate a human torso's response to high-impact forces.

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