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How Fast Can a Bullet Go Mph?

James H. Sterling Oct 18, 2026 5 min read

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In fact, bullets can move fast enough to break the sound barrier. Contrary to what the name might suggest, the sound barrier is not an actual wall or barrier. Rather, it is the hypothetical limit to the speed an object can travel before it exceeds the speed of sound.