Quick Summary

The 5.56x45mm NATO round demonstrated impressive penetration through stacked plywood, stopping at the 15th layer after successfully piercing 14. The projectile deformed significantly into a 'pancake' shape, indicating substantial energy transfer and fragmentation upon impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:055.56mm Firing and Impact
  3. 00:12Initial Assessment
  4. 00:17Impact Analysis
  5. 00:24Projectile Penetration Count
  6. 00:31Projectile Deformation Observation
  7. 00:40Energy Transfer and Smash
  8. 00:46Pancake Deformation
  9. 00:51Final Penetration Depth

Frequently Asked Questions

How many layers of plywood did 5.56x45mm NATO penetrate?

The 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition penetrated 14 layers of stacked plywood during this test. It was stopped by the 15th layer, showing significant deformation.

What happened to the 5.56x45mm NATO projectile after penetrating the plywood?

Upon reaching the 15th layer of plywood, the 5.56x45mm NATO projectile deformed significantly, flattening into a 'pancake' shape. This indicates substantial energy transfer and fragmentation.

How does 5.56x45mm NATO penetration compare to other calibers tested against plywood?

In this test, 5.56x45mm NATO penetrated 14 layers of plywood. This is significantly more than the 7 layers penetrated by 9mm and the 3 layers penetrated by .22 caliber in previous tests.

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