ballistic efficiency

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ballistic efficiency [bə′lis·tik i′fish·ən·sē]

(mechanics)

The ability of a projectile to overcome the resistance of the air; depends chiefly on the weight, diameter, and shape of the projectile.

The external efficiency of a rocket or other jet engine of a missile.

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