How Fast Is Airsoft Pellet?

Airsoft pellets fire at 120 m/s — 430 km/h. Safer than paintball due to the smaller pellet mass; airsoft skirmishes have grown into a major competitive sport globally, with tournaments held in custom-built urban combat training facilities.

Airsoft was invented in 1970s Japan, where civilian firearm ownership was effectively banned. Replicas are required by law to fire BBs at safe velocities.

• Same as a maglev train
• Major competitive sport globally