A sniper from Ukraine’s security service (SBU) established a new record after hitting a Russian soldier at 3.8 kilometers, local media reported on Nov. 18.
SBU sniper claims world record after successful 3.8 km shot
https://kyivindependent.com/sbu-sniper-claims-world-record-after-successful-3-8km-shot/
7 Comments
Jaytreeman@kbin.social · 8 pts · 2y
Muzzle velocity of 1000m/s.
The bullet slows, so we're looking at something like 4 seconds to hit the target.
At that range, that's a drop of (9.8*4) 40ish meters.
That's a medium tall building.
Ulara@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 2y
From the video of the shot, the delay seems even slightly bigger. Yes, this sniper must be good at math.
ladicius@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
What would be the flight time of the bullet on that distance?
1nk@kbin.social · 8 pts · 2y
You can watch the flight on https://kbin.social/m/ukraine@sopuli.xyz/t/637970/An-SSU-sniper-reportedly-set-a-new-world-record-at , a good few seconds before you see it hit.
ladicius@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y
I took the time - 10 seconds 😳 Wow.
Thanks for the link!
1nk@kbin.social · 7 pts · 2y
Read the article, Ukrainian rifle nicknamed "Lord of the Horizon". Yeah no shit 🙀
uphillbothways@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y
https://defence-blog.com/ukrainian-sniper-destroys-record-for-longest-kill/