World’s first 50cal rated helmet

Published on August 4, 2020
Duration: 11:14

This video details an experimental test of a custom-built helmet claimed to be .50 caliber rated. Host Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating high authority in practical ballistic testing, subjects the helmet to 9mm, .308 Winchester, and .50 BMG rounds. The tests reveal the helmet's limitations, ultimately concluding it functions closer to a Level 3 ballistic protection rather than the advertised .50 cal rating.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian tested a custom helmet claimed to be .50 caliber rated. While its AR500 steel stopped 9mm rounds and its 3-inch German tank glass viewfinder stopped .308 Winchester, a .50 BMG API round completely penetrated the steel. The helmet was ultimately assessed as effectively 'Level 3' rated.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Custom Helmet Introduction
  2. 01:419mm Ballistic Testing
  3. 03:20.308 Winchester Testing
  4. 05:14.50 BMG Ballistic Testing
  5. 08:39Final Assessment and Re-rating

Frequently Asked Questions

What was tested in the Edwin Sarkissian video?

The video features Edwin Sarkissian testing a custom-built helmet claimed to be .50 caliber rated. It undergoes ballistic testing with 9mm, .308 Winchester, and .50 BMG rounds to assess its actual protective capabilities against high-caliber threats.

Did the custom helmet withstand .50 BMG rounds?

No, the custom helmet failed to withstand .50 BMG rounds. A .50 BMG Silver Tip Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round completely penetrated the AR500 steel plating, proving the helmet was not actually .50 cal rated.

What caliber rounds did the helmet successfully stop?

The helmet's AR500 steel plating successfully stopped multiple 9mm rounds. Additionally, the 3-inch thick German tank glass viewfinder component successfully stopped .308 Winchester rounds during testing.

What is the assessed ballistic rating of the tested helmet?

Based on its performance, particularly its failure against .50 BMG and its success against .308 Winchester (specifically the glass component), the helmet was assessed as effectively being a 'Level 3' rated piece of gear, rather than .50 caliber rated.

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