How Fast Is Compound Bow Record?

The fastest compound bow record stands at 160 m/s — 575 km/h. Modern bows now nearly match the muzzle velocities of old firearms, blurring the line between archery and basic ballistics.

Modern compound bows fire arrows at 575 km/h — approaching the muzzle velocities of historical firearms.

• Same as a tornado wind
• Approaching firearm muzzle velocities