muzzle velocity

Noun

Meaning

the velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a gun

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

exit speed exit velocity initial rate initial speed initial velocities initial velocity output rate output speed output velocity starting speed

Hypernyms

speed velocity

Examples

After that war, most mortars settled on the Stokes pattern, characterized by a short barrel, smooth bore, low muzzle velocity, elevation angle of firing generally greater than 45°, and a very simple and light mounting using a "baseplate" on the ground. Source: Internet

All these cartridges have certain advantages over the 5.56×45mm NATO, but they have their own individual tradeoffs to include lower muzzle velocity and less range. Source: Internet

As a result of reducing the barrel’s length and venting propellant gases into the suppressor, the bullet’s muzzle velocity was lowered anywhere from 16% to 26% (depending on the ammunition used) while maintaining the weapon’s automation and reliability. Source: Internet

However, the British used fuze indicators at each gun that determined the correct fuze running time (length) corrected for muzzle velocity. Source: Internet

Cartridge main Wound Profiles of Russian small-arms ammunition compiled by Dr. Martin Fackler on behalf of the U.S. military The AK fires the 7.62×39mm cartridge with a muzzle velocity of convert. Source: Internet

Eventually, the 20×102 mm cartridge was determined to have the desired balance of projectile and explosive weight and muzzle velocity. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

muzzle energy muzzle loading firearm muzzle sweep muzzle-bag muzzle-loader muzzle-loading