basically I’m curious if it’s theoretically possible to add little channels or grooves into a bullet for air to flow through that would generate any amount of lift which would allow that bullet to travel further?
Just want to quickly add in really enjoying all of these responses where you guys are coming up with little “hacks”. Very fun reading all of these replies!
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The barrel of a gun already spins a bullet as it’s fired. This provides increased stability and accuracy. Unfortunately this would also render any attempt to make it generate lift worthless since, while spinning, it would generate lift in all directions and it would just end up getting cancelled out.
And even if it didn’t, generating lift increases drag, so the bullet will slow down through the air faster. Its speed is why a bullet is deadly, so you’d be making a less effective bullet.
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