How a British sniper hit two targets from over a mile and a half away
In short: British sniper Craig Harrison set a historic record by hitting two targets at an extreme distance. This video explains the mechanics of this feat, which required the bullet to travel for three seconds before impact.
Craig Harrison holds the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill, a title that has evolved alongside advancements in military technology. In a single day, Harrison broke the existing record twice by successfully engaging two enemy targets with consecutive shots.
The distance of these shots was 2,474 metres, or approximately 1.54 miles. To put this in perspective, the distance is equivalent to about 22.5 NFL football fields. Due to the extreme range, the bullet required roughly three seconds of flight time to reach its target.
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