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hypervelocity
(redirected from Hypervelocity impact)

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hypervelocity [‚hī·pər·və′läs·əd·ē]
(mechanics)
Muzzle velocity of an artillery projectile of 3500 feet per second (1067 meters per second) or more.
Muzzle velocity of a small-arms projectile of 5000 feet per second (1524 meters per second) or more.
Muzzle velocity of a tank-cannon projectile in excess of 3350 feet per second (1021 meters per second).


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Based on laboratory experiments, a Japanese team now reports that these hypervelocity impacts emit microwaves.
In addition, topics including personnel protection, hypervelocity impact and counter-terrorist technology will be included this year.
HITF - Hypervelocity Impact Technology Facility (NASA)
 
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