Lindcott Armory Compare / 11mm French Ordnance vs 11mm German Service
Cartridge comparison
11mm French Ordnance vs 11mm German Service
11mm German Service carries more energy (207 vs 197 ft·lb).
11mm French Ordnance →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
11mm German Service →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 11mm French Ordnance | 11mm German Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1873 | 1879 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.451″ | 0.446″ |
| Case length | 2.244″ | 2.362″ |
| Velocity | 657–690 fps | 640–690 fps |
| Energy | 179–197 ft·lb | 178–207 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 30 yd | 30 yd |
FAQs
- Does 11mm French Ordnance hit harder than 11mm German Service?
- 11mm German Service carries more muzzle energy (207 vs 197 ft·lb).