All articles tagged with #bulletproof
Rezvani debuts the 2024 Beast, a 1,000-hp supercar built on a C8 Corvette chassis with a twin-turbocharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine, capable of 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Limited to 20 units, it features a lightweight carbon-fiber body, dihedral doors, and a removable roof panel, with options for ballistic protection and a 007 Package including spy-inspired safety features, priced from $485,000.
An Israeli soldier's life was saved when his iPhone, equipped with a rugged case, stopped a bullet. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rabi Shai Graucher gifted the soldier and his unit new iPhones. While Apple has never confirmed if their devices are bulletproof, rare incidents have shown their resilience. The soldier, who initially had an unknown iPhone model, now has the latest iPhone 15 after surviving the direct hit.
A Rezvani Tank, a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler JL, has ended up on the Copart auction site after sustaining damage to its rear quarter panel. Despite being advertised as "bulletproof," the truck's rear wheel and fiberglass fender were damaged in the incident. The current bid for the once $354,241 vehicle is $80,000. The damaged area doesn't appear to be severe, and with the right skills, it could be a good deal for an experienced Jeep mechanic. The Tank comes with various security features, including blinding lights, electric shocks, a smoke screen, and pepper spray. The legal implications of using these features are unclear.
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with bullet holes in its side doors, and Elon Musk claimed responsibility, stating that he and his engineers unloaded a Tommy gun into the driver door "Al Capone style." While it's unclear if Musk was joking or serious, this claim adds to his history of making controversial statements about the capabilities of Tesla vehicles. The Cybertruck was initially marketed as bulletproof, but failed a demonstration when its window shattered. Musk's latest claim, if true, raises questions about the unconventional choice of ballistic protection for the truck.
Tesla tested the bulletproof capacity of the Cybertruck by shooting a Tommy gun at the electric pickup truck. While the CEO claimed that no bullet penetrated the passenger compartment, it looks like they only shot at the steel body panels and not the windows. Tesla is expected to provide more details about the production version of the Cybertruck at a delivery event on November 30.
Bulletproof suits like the ones seen in the John Wick movies actually exist, but they don't have the magic physics-defying powers of the movie version. Most real-life body armor is made from Kevlar or similar ballistic fibers, but they are not completely bulletproof. A prototype Kevlar suit that supposedly cost a little under $100,000 to produce has been created, but carbon nanotubes from Garrison are the best option for a bulletproof suit. However, the laws of physics still apply, and serious damage is likely to occur even with a bulletproof suit.