Compare / 2.7mm Kolibri vs 4.25mm Liliput

Cartridge comparison

2.7mm Kolibri vs 4.25mm Liliput

4.25mm Liliput is faster (800 vs 720 fps); 4.25mm Liliput carries more energy (17 vs 4 ft·lb).

2.7mm Kolibri →
Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
25 yd · zero0″−117″117″ drop @ 200 yd0100200Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
4.25mm Liliput →
Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
25 yd · zero0″−95″95″ drop @ 200 yd0100200Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
2.7mm Kolibri4.25mm Liliput
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19141912
Bullet ⌀0.107″0.167″
Case length0.37″0.41″
Velocity650–720 fps750–800 fps
Energy3–4 ft·lb15–17 ft·lb
Max pressure25,000 psi25,000 psi
Recoil0.1–0.3 ft·lb0.1–0.3 ft·lb
Eff. range5 yd15 yd

FAQs

Is 2.7mm Kolibri faster than 4.25mm Liliput?
4.25mm Liliput is faster — up to 800 fps versus 720 fps.
Does 2.7mm Kolibri hit harder than 4.25mm Liliput?
4.25mm Liliput carries more muzzle energy (17 vs 4 ft·lb).