Storm_Chasing_Myth《龙卷风特集》

The Storm Chasers’ specially reinforced vehicles can withstand an EF5 tornado with winds up to 250 miles per hour (402 km/h). (They have been exposed to 140–150 mph (225–241 km/h) winds in actual storms.)

Confirmed

At a Michigan airfield used by Kalitta Air, the group used the engines of a Boeing 747 to generate the needed wind forces and speeds, with a vehicle positioned directly behind one engine’s exhaust. The first test was carried out at a distance corresponding to 160 mph (257 km/h) winds (mid-EF3 tornado range); a passenger car had its hood torn off and was pushed back 50 ft (15 m). The Storm Chasers’ vehicles, TIV2 and Dominator, suffered no damage in this trial except for TIV2's door flying open because Sean had forgotten to lock it. Each vehicle’s anchor spikes allowed it to keep its position on the ground.

In the second test, the vehicles were placed so as to feel the entire 250 mph (402 km/h) wind. Within seconds, the car lost its hood and was thrown backward 250 ft (76 m). TIV2 held its position, while Dominator slid across the ground but did not tumble due to its low profile that kept the wind from blowing beneath it. The only signs of damage were a bent anchor spike and a twisted license plate holder, respectively.

Noting that an occupant in either vehicle would easily have survived, Adam and Jamie declared the myth confirmed and stenciled their seal of approval on each one.