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Can an arrow be faster than a bullet?
Now, about your question, no. Arrows are much slower than bullets. An arrow’s speed depends on the capability of the archer and the bow itself, but the average speed of arrows is in the realm of ~80–100 m/s. However, the SLOWEST bullet out there is still about 2 times faster.
Can an arrow go supersonic?
Recall that the speed of sound is only 343 m/s, which means a supersonic arrow is just barely possible.
Which is more lethal a bullet or an arrow?
Bullets kill by high-energy impact that crushes tissue and bone. Broadhead-tipped arrows deliver a low-energy impact that kills by cutting vital tissues. Because impact alone won’t knock down an animal, the arrow must be placed properly for a quick kill and easy recovery.
How fast can arrows travel?
The faster an arrow travels, the flatter the flight trajectory and less deviation from wind. Recurve bow arrows can travel up to 225 feet per second (fps) or 150mph while compound bow arrows can travel up to 300fps (200mph). Longbow arrows travel slower due to the weight of the arrows.
Can arrows break the sound barrier?
The Arrow could go from an idle on the runway to an in-flight cruise speed of Mach 0.92 in just 90 seconds. While the first Arrow to fly broke the sound barrier on only its third flight – the second Arrow, on its second flight – the third Arrow broke the sound barrier on its maiden flight.
Can a bow break the sound barrier?
Because all of the propulsion is coming from the back of the arrow, the arrow is naturally unstable during firing. This is something archers are aware of at normal archery speeds. However, you will need to break the sound barrier while the arrow is still under power, so you’ll need a lot of power in this unstable time.
What is the farthest arrow shot?
283.47 m
The farthest accurate shot in archery under World Archery conditions is 283.47 m (930.04 ft), achieved by Matt Stutzman (USA) at the TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas, USA on 9 December 2015.