how fast does a bullet travel?

Answer 1

Everyone knows that Superman is faster than a speeding bullet, but how fast does a speeding bullet travel? Speeds fluctuate and depend upon several factors.

Gravity makes a projectile fall toward the earth while in flight. The projectile's size, shape, and the air density affect the speed by which it travels. Air resistance slows the speed of a bullet and reduces the distance by which it travels.

The velocity of a bullet is given in feet per second (fps) in the United States. The 0.22 rimfire cartridge, which has a very small powder charge, sends its bullets on their way at between 370 m/s and 460 m/s. Cartridges in rifles -- centerfire cartridges -- propel their bullets at a much faster rate. The 0.220 Swift, which drives a very small bullet at over 1220 m/s, is the cartridge with the highest velocity.

Shotgun pellets vary very little in velocity. The slowest speed at 335 m/s, while the fastest travel at close to 427 m/s.

Given all the above information about bullet speeds, I can't help but feel amazed at how fast Superman flies, considering that he travels faster than a speeding bullet -- if there is a Superman.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

base on my study It would all depend of what gun the bullet is shut from hope that this artical will help....

Everyone knows that Superman is faster than a speeding bullet, but how fast does a speeding bullet travel? Speeds fluctuate and depend upon several factors.

Gravity makes a projectile fall toward the earth while in flight. The projectile's size, shape, and the air density affect the speed by which it travels. Air resistance slows the speed of a bullet and reduces the distance by which it travels.

The velocity of a bullet is given in feet per second (fps) in the United States. The 0.22 rimfire cartridge, which has a very small powder charge, sends its bullets on their way at between 370 m/s and 460 m/s. Cartridges in rifles -- centerfire cartridges -- propel their bullets at a much faster rate. The 0.220 Swift, which drives a very small bullet at over 1220 m/s, is the cartridge with the highest velocity.

Shotgun pellets vary very little in velocity. The slowest speed at 335 m/s, while the fastest travel at close to 427 m/s.

Given all the above information about bullet speeds, I can't help but feel amazed at how fast Superman flies, considering that he travels faster than a speeding bullet -- if there is a Superman.
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Answer 4

The answer depends on the type of gun.
Typically bullets fired from pistols and revolvers travel at 300 - 500 m/s.
Hunting or miltary bullets are faster (approx. 800 - 1000 m/s).
Air rifles are in the 100 - 200 m/s range

Answer 5

22 rimfire cartridge 1200 - 1500 fps
.22 centerfire cartridge 2400 - 3000 fps
.22 Swift 4000 fps
.38 Special 600 fps
.221 Fireball 2650 fps

"The velocity (speed) of rifle bullets varies between 600 and 5000 feet (180 and 1500 meters) per second. Some bullets can hit targets as far away as 6000 yards (5000 meters)."

Answer 6

Different bullets travel at different velocities. You will have to be more specific in your question: Which bullet?

A few examples:

-- Many air rifles and paintball markers have a fairly low velocity, around 250-300 ft/sec.

-- A .38 Smith & Wesson with a standard 146g lead bullet has a muzzle velocity of about 690 ft/sec.

-- A .357 magnum firing a 110-125g semi-jacketed hollow point has muzzle velocities ranging from about 1300-1450 ft/sec, depending upon the weight of the hollow point.

-- A .223 Remington firing a 55g metal case...

-- A .30-06 Springfield firing a 150g bronze point...

...actually, you got me on those previous two examples, hehe. Rifle muzzle velocities can vary quite a bit depending upon many factors, including slug weight, primer, and barrel length. Rifle velocities tend to be in the 2000-4000 ft/sec range.

-- A tank firing a K-E round (i.e. kinetic energy penetrator ammunition) can reach about 6000 ft/sec muzzle velocity.

Answer 7

Slower than Superman!

"The velocity (speed) of rifle bullets varies between 600 and 5000 feet (180 and 1500 meters) per second. Some bullets can hit targets as far away as 6000 yards (5000 meters)."

Answer 8

.22 rimfire cartridge 1200 - 1500 fps
.22 centerfire cartridge 2400 - 3000 fps
.22 Swift 4000 fps
.38 Special 600 fps
.221 Fireball 2650 fps
fps = feet per second

A bullet also accelerates towards the ground due to gravity at 32 feet / per second ^2

Answer 9

It depends on the amount of power that the muzzle puts out when the bullet is fired. The more power, the faster it goes.

Answer 10

it depends on the caliber of the bullet and on the grain of the slug the 220 swift goes over 1400 feet a sec