Episode

MythBusters: Explosive Decompression

Name: MythBusters: Explosive Decompression
Released: 2004-01-11
Cast: Robert Lee, Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Kari Byron, Tory Belleci

MythBustersSeason 22004-01-11

Overview

Can firing a bullet into the shell of an aircraft cause explosive decompression? Can a loaded .22-caliber gun cartridge be used as a replacement fuse in a car's ignition? Can a car be ripped off its rear axle?

Details

Series: MythBusters
Season: Season 2
Episode: Episode 1
Air date: 2004-01-11

Episode context

Explosive Decompression is Episode 1 in Season 2 of MythBusters. It aired on 2004-01-11.

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