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muzzle velocity is 3100 feet per second

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Q: How fast is a bullet fired from a m16?
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Who many Fps for a 233 caliber bullet?

Bullets alone have no velocity. The .223 CARTRIDGE, when fired from an M16 rifle, will drive its bullet at about 3,200 fps. However, velocity depends on the makeup of the cartridge (powder charge, bullet weight) , and which firearm it is fired from.


If a bullet was fired down through the earth's atmosphere how long would it take and how fast would it be?

That would depend on the mass of the bullet, the bullet's velocity when it left the barrel of the gun, and from how high up the bullet was fired from.


Why cant you see a bullet fired by a gun?

That's because it moves too fast.


Is an m16 a 45 caliber weapon?

Noop. an M16 fires a 5.56mm (or .223 caliber) bullet. A .45 caliber shoots a bullet that is ~11.43mm.


What type of bullet does an M16 take?

5.56


How fast is a bullet from an M16 rifle?

An M16 is chambered in 5.56 NATO round. Depending on cartridge type the speed can be between 905 m/s (2,970 ft/s) and 940 m/s (3,100 ft/s). A civilian version of an M16 can be chambered in many different calibers and the speed will depend on cartridge, load and bullet type.


How fast does a bullet fired from a aug travel?

About 3000 feet per second, depending on the cartridge used.


Which has more momentum a train at rest or a bullet fired from a gun?

A bullet fired from a gun


How fast is a 308 bullet?

Typically between 2600 and 2800 feet per second. Exact speed depends on WHICH bullet, the powder charge, and the length of barrel it is fired from.


When a bullet is fired upwards vertically it gains?

When a bullet is fired upwards vertically it gains kinetic energy.


How fast is a 9mm bullet when fired?

Maybe 1700 miles per hour - but it depends on the gun and (especially) the amount of powder used.


A bullet dropped versus a bullet fired from a gun which has greater acceleration?

The bullet fired from a gun has greater horizontal acceleration. For vertical acceleration, they are both the same.