Dark Mode
Ammunition Ballistics Performance Data
Data Science and Analytics
Tags and Keywords
Trusted By
"No reviews yet"
Free
About
Provides detailed characteristics of bullets fired from various firearms, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The content focuses on the study of external ballistics, which examines the path of a projectile from the moment it leaves the firearm’s muzzle until it strikes a target. This data facilitates the understanding of how factors like bullet weight, velocity, shape, and atmospheric conditions affect trajectory. It also supports research into related fields such as internal and terminal ballistics.
Columns
- Cartridge: The identifying name of the specific round of ammunition (e.g., 44 Rem Mag, 500 S&W).
- Type: Specifies the typical use category of the cartridge, such as Rifle or Handgun.
- Weight: The mass of the bullet, measured in grains. Values range widely, with a mean of 191 grains.
- BC: The Ballistic Coefficient (a unitless measure of aerodynamic efficiency). This column has a substantial amount of missing values (51%).
- V0: Muzzle Velocity, representing the speed of the projectile upon leaving the barrel (feet per second, ft/sec).
- V100: Projectile velocity measured at 100 yards (ft/sec).
- V200: Velocity measured at 200 yards (ft/sec). This column has 51% missing entries.
- E0: Muzzle Energy, representing the kinetic energy of the projectile at the barrel (foot-pounds, ft-pounds).
- E100: Projectile energy measured at 100 yards (ft-lbs).
- E200: Energy measured at 200 yards (ft-lbs). This column has 51% missing entries.
- BD100: Ballistic drop calculation at 100 yards.
- BD200: Ballistic drop calculation at 200 yards. This column has 51% missing entries.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single CSV file,
ballistics.csv, with a total file size of 9.61 kB. The structure consists of 12 columns and 154 records. Several key columns related to 200-yard metrics and the Ballistic Coefficient contain approximately 51% missing entries. The typical use of cartridges is split between Rifle (49%) and Handgun (46%).Usage
This data set is suitable for various analytical purposes, including simulating ballistic performance and trajectory paths. It is an excellent resource for educational purposes, helping to illustrate the underlying physics of projectile motion. It can also be used in engineering studies for comparing ammunition specifications and developing predictive models for external ballistics.
Coverage
The data provides physical and performance specifications for different types of modern ammunition rounds. It is focused entirely on the technical characteristics of the bullets and cartridges, spanning categories used in rifles, handguns, and shotguns. The material describes inherent ammunition properties, not geographic or time-range scope.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Academics and Students: Studying the physics and mechanics of projectile dynamics.
- Engineers: Designing and testing ammunition components or ballistics calculation software.
- Researchers: Analysing the differences in internal, external, and terminal ballistics performance across various cartridge types.
- Software Developers: Building ballistic trajectory calculators or interactive visualizations.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Ammunition Ballistics Performance Data
- Firearm Projectile Characteristics
- External Ballistics Trajectory Metrics
- Cartridge Velocity and Energy Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: Ammunition Ballistics Performance Data
QUALITYLoading...