Lindcott Armory Compare / 11mm Vickers vs 20mm Hispano
Cartridge comparison
11mm Vickers vs 20mm Hispano
20mm Hispano is faster (2,900 vs 2,650 fps).
11mm Vickers →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
20mm Hispano →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 11mm Vickers | 20mm Hispano | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Autocannon |
| Introduced | 1917 | 1938 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.45″ | 0.787″ |
| Case length | 3.185″ | 4.331″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,650 fps | 2,750–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 5,899–6,124 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | — |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | — |
FAQs
- Is 11mm Vickers faster than 20mm Hispano?
- 20mm Hispano is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,650 fps.