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muzzle velocity

/ˈmʌzəl vəˈlɒsəti/

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/ˈmʌzəl vəˈlɒsəti/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСкорость, с которой снаряд (например, пуля или гильза) покидает дуло огнестрельного оружия, обычно измеряемая в футах в секунду или метрах в секунду.

The speed at which a projectile (such as a bullet or shell) leaves the muzzle of a firearm, typically measured in feet per second or meters per second.

  1. Speed of a projectileC1formal

    The speed at which a projectile (such as a bullet or shell) leaves the muzzle of a gun.

    ruНачальная скорость

    • The rifle has a high muzzle velocity, making it effective at long ranges.
    • Engineers are working to increase the muzzle velocity of the new artillery piece.
    • Muzzle velocity is a critical factor in determining the trajectory of a bullet.