Elon Musk has proclaimed from the rooftops that the Cybertruck is “bulletproof.” According to the tycoon, the vehicle’s panels should resist gunshots, although there have been some doubts about the resistance of the windows. Faced with such claims, YouTuber JerryRigEverything has put the truck through a litmus test, literally.
Zack Nelson, head of the channel and known for testing the durability of the latest technological devices, decided to find out how much truth there is in Musk’s statements. Using a variety of weapons, from a 9mm Glock 19 pistol to a powerful .50-caliber rifle, Nelson fired at the Cybertruck’s panels to determine the depth of the impacts.
The first round of testing began with the 9mm caliber, which Musk said should not penetrate the vehicle’s panels. The results showed that, indeed, the bullets failed to pass through them, leaving only small dents on the surface. However, repeated firing at the same point revealed the formation of cracks, suggesting that strength has its limits.
As the caliber was increased, testing became more difficult for the Cybertruck. Shots from a .22 rifle did little damage, but the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire managed to pierce the panel, although it did not go completely through the vehicle. This would offer partial protection in extreme situations.
But when weapons of higher velocity and caliber, such as the AR15 and the .50 rifle, were used, the truck showed its vulnerability. The impacts penetrated the panels and even left large holes, especially with the .50 caliber, which caused considerable damage to the sheet metal.
Despite these results, it is worth noting that the Cybertruck proved to be resistant against low-velocity firearms, the most common in the United States. As expected, against larger caliber weapons, its protection decreases significantly, but it is also true that being in a shootout of these characteristics is also less common.
