The World's Fastest Bullet, 1 Mile Per Second!!!

Published on November 7, 2024
Duration: 19:10

This video explores the extreme velocity potential of the .17-5.56 KAK wildcat cartridge, achieving over 5,200 FPS, nearly 1 mile per second. Testing reveals its devastating effect on targets like watermelons and ballistic gel due to rapid fragmentation and temporary wound cavity expansion. While it penetrates Level 3A body armor, it is stopped by Level 4 ceramic plates.

Quick Summary

The .17-5.56 KAK is a wildcat cartridge achieving over 5,200 FPS, nearly 1 mile per second. It creates significant damage through rapid fragmentation and a large temporary wound cavity, easily penetrating Level 3A body armor but stopped by Level 4 ceramic plates.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Sponsor
  2. 02:38Introducing the .17-5.56 KAK Cartridge
  3. 04:44Initial Chronograph Testing
  4. 07:51Watermelon Ballistics Comparison
  5. 09:03Fanta Bottle Penetration Test
  6. 11:07Ballistic Gel Wound Cavity Test
  7. 12:26Pushing for Maximum Velocity Loads
  8. 15:34Body Armor Penetration Test
  9. 16:27Final Ballistic Head Test & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the .17-5.56 KAK cartridge?

The .17-5.56 KAK is a custom wildcat cartridge. It's made by taking a standard 5.56x45mm case and necking it down to accept a .17 caliber projectile, allowing for extremely high velocities.

How fast did the .17-5.56 KAK cartridge travel?

During testing, the .17-5.56 KAK cartridge achieved a peak velocity of 5,200.6 feet per second (FPS), which is nearly one mile per second. Initial tests showed speeds around 4,457 FPS.

What kind of damage does the .17-5.56 KAK cause?

Due to its extreme velocity, the .17-5.56 KAK causes significant damage. It creates a large temporary wound cavity in ballistic gel and fragments rapidly upon impact, leading to explosive effects on targets.

Can the .17-5.56 KAK penetrate body armor?

The high-velocity .17-5.56 KAK round demonstrated the ability to easily penetrate Level 3A body armor. However, it was stopped by Level 4 ceramic plates, indicating the limits of its penetration capabilities.

Related News

All News →

More General Videos You Might Like

More from DemolitionRanch

View all →