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- ...icient]]s (C<sub>d</sub>) provided by Lapua, the L115A3 has an approximate supersonic range ([[speed of sound]] = 340.3 m/s) of 1,375 m (1,504 yd) under Internat6 KB (990 words) - 11:30, 19 April 2013
- ...is not necessarily the best point from an aerodynamic perspective, at high supersonic speeds the widest point should be far to the rear of the balance point. Ano2 KB (309 words) - 16:26, 15 March 2013
- The competing small caliber Spitzer bullets, when at supersonic speeds, retain velocity better, giving a flatter trajectory, but have reduc8 KB (1,285 words) - 16:26, 15 March 2013
- ...ill be probably be [[subsonic]]. For projectiles that travel through the [[supersonic]], [[transonic]] and [[subsonic]] flight regimes BC is not well approximate ...ims on his website that his method was consistently capable of predicting (supersonic) rifle bullet trajectories within 2.54 mm (0.1 in) and bullet velocities wi34 KB (5,339 words) - 16:26, 15 March 2013
- ...fellow student Doug Henshaw, and the two were given the task of building a supersonic wind tunnel, at that time a relatively rare device. The two ran out of room ...at were well funded in the immediate post-war era. CARDE was researching [[supersonic]] flight and a variety of rocket and missile projects when Bull was asked t35 KB (5,787 words) - 16:26, 15 March 2013
- ...nce]]. Low explosives produce a subsonic deflagration wave rather than the supersonic [[detonation]] wave produced by brisants, or [[high explosives]]. The gases26 KB (3,967 words) - 16:47, 15 March 2013
- ...tomation and reliability. The weapon was designed to be used with standard supersonic ammunition with the suppressor on at all times.36 KB (5,591 words) - 16:47, 15 March 2013
- ... to either a specific kind of pressure wave associated with explosions and supersonic projectiles or to a medical condition in the body.22 KB (3,255 words) - 16:47, 15 March 2013
- ...f 786 m/s (2,580 ft/s), should have approximately 878 m (960 yd) supersonic range under International Standard Atmosphere conditions at sea level (air ...9 m/s (2,850 ft/s), should have approximately 1,286 m (1,406 yd) supersonic range under International Standard Atmosphere conditions at sea level (air19 KB (2,827 words) - 16:52, 15 March 2013
- ...ial or [[spitzer]] ogive. This is a very common ogive for high velocity ([[supersonic]]) [[rifle]] bullets.3 KB (599 words) - 16:53, 15 March 2013
- ... the equal or better of the American fighters, but lacked this technology. Supersonic fighters such as the F-100 and its successor, the F-105 Thunderchief also w3 KB (502 words) - 16:56, 15 March 2013
- * after an initial [[Bullet bow shockwave|supersonic rifle exit]] muzzle velocity of 1,850 to 2,000 feet per second (560 to 61071 KB (11,699 words) - 09:55, 19 May 2015
- ...e target. Evidence of such shock can be seen in ultra-high-speed images of supersonic bullets passing through various objects such as fruit; the fruit explodes d35 KB (5,496 words) - 16:58, 15 March 2013
- ...distinct sounds by their passage through the air and striking targets, and supersonic bullets produce a small sonic boom, resulting in a ''ballistic crack'' as t ...depict silenced 7.62 mm NATO sniper rifles — a weapon that creates a supersonic boom — making only a quiet sound. However, this is in most cases very42 KB (6,519 words) - 16:58, 15 March 2013
- ...plash wound" may result. This also limits practical use of these rounds to supersonic (rifle) rounds, which have a high enough kinetic energy to ensure a lethal31 KB (5,002 words) - 16:58, 15 March 2013
- ....22 Long Rifle]] will also do, but the low muzzle velocities result in a [[supersonic]] to [[subsonic]] transition on the way to the target, which can negatively6 KB (984 words) - 16:58, 15 March 2013
- ...cally efficient 12.8 gram (198 gr) military sS ball bullets still offers a supersonic reach of ≈ 910 m (995 yd) under ICAO Standard Atmosphere conditions6 KB (902 words) - 16:58, 15 March 2013
- ...atter (by shock resonance) the material surrounding or in contact with the supersonic detonation wave created by this explosive. Thus brisance is a measure of th2 KB (258 words) - 08:57, 23 October 2013
- ... physical and audible wave created in the air when a [[bullet]] travels at supersonic speeds; meaning faster than the [[speed of sound]].2 KB (294 words) - 10:43, 10 December 2013
- ...uzzle resulting in a muffled "cough". Suppressors of course can't act on a supersonic shockwave generated by the bullet breaking the 1,100 ft/s (340 m/s) sound b14 KB (2,161 words) - 10:25, 24 July 2013
- ... 100 yards (91 m). As the bullet slows, the shock wave caused by supersonic travel overtakes the bullet and can disrupt its flight path, causing minor ...rounds, because any supersonic bullet (or projectile) that slows down from supersonic to subsonic speed undergoes drastic aerodynamic changes in this [[transonic21 KB (3,256 words) - 15:23, 15 March 2013
- ... SB193's low muzzle velocity eliminates the distinctive "crack" created by supersonic rounds, and when used in conjunction with a sound suppressor, the muzzle re34 KB (4,959 words) - 12:46, 20 February 2024
- ...760 m/s (2493 ft/s) muzzle velocity the standard sS ball bullet retained [[supersonic]] velocity up to 800 m (875 yards) (V800 ≈ Mach 1.17) under ICAO Standard17 KB (2,517 words) - 15:23, 15 March 2013
- ...rowning pistol was developed and marketed in commemoration of the Concorde supersonic jet which was introduced to the public circa 1965. With the exception of s12 KB (1,899 words) - 15:24, 15 March 2013
- ...l comes from the nose of the shell, as it pushes the air out of its way at supersonic speeds. Shaping the shell properly can reduce this greatly. However, anothe2 KB (351 words) - 15:24, 15 March 2013
- .22 LR rounds normally use a soft lead bullet, and can be [[supersonic]] or subsonic. They are often copper-washed both for toxicity reasons and t45 KB (7,227 words) - 15:24, 15 March 2013