How fast does an ak 47 bullet travel?

The standard AK-47 fires the 7.62x39mm cartridge with a muzzle velocity

of 710 metres per second (2,329 ft/s, 1,588 mile/hr). Naturally, it begins

to slow down in air as soon as it leaves the muzzle.

Muzzle energy is 2,010 joules. Projectile weight is normally 7.8 grams.

The AK-47 has a maximum effective range of around 400 metres (1,300 ft).