Is 12.17x42mmRF faster than .43 Spanish?

.43 Spanish is faster — up to 1,500 fps versus 1,345 fps.

Does 12.17x42mmRF hit harder than .43 Spanish?

.43 Spanish carries more muzzle energy (1,848 vs 1,582 ft·lb).

Compare / 12.17x42mmRF vs .43 Spanish

Cartridge comparison

.43 Spanish is faster (1,500 vs 1,345 fps); .43 Spanish carries more energy (1,848 vs 1,582 ft·lb); .43 Spanish recoils less.

Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd

Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd

Is 12.17x42mmRF faster than .43 Spanish?: .43 Spanish is faster — up to 1,500 fps versus 1,345 fps.
Does 12.17x42mmRF hit harder than .43 Spanish?: .43 Spanish carries more muzzle energy (1,848 vs 1,582 ft·lb).