Lindcott Armory Compare / 11mm Vickers vs .50 BMG
Cartridge comparison
11mm Vickers vs .50 BMG
.50 BMG is faster (3,000 vs 2,650 fps); .50 BMG carries more energy (14,000 vs 6,124 ft·lb); 11mm Vickers recoils less.
11mm Vickers →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 BMG →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 11mm Vickers | .50 BMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1917 | 1921 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.45″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 3.185″ | 3.91″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,650 fps | 2,800–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 5,899–6,124 ft·lb | 12,000–14,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 100–200 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 2000 yd |
FAQs
- Is 11mm Vickers faster than .50 BMG?
- .50 BMG is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,650 fps.
- Does 11mm Vickers hit harder than .50 BMG?
- .50 BMG carries more muzzle energy (14,000 vs 6,124 ft·lb).