Shock wave:  "A large-amplitude compression wave, as that
produced by an explosion or by a supersonic motion of a body in a medium"

The following is a very basic visual presentation
of the effect shock wave has on a bullet as it passes
thru a HITECH Shock Wave Muzzle Brake

(Above image) Shock wave denoted in red as the projectile passes through the
muzzle brake - Animated Drawing Courtesy of DC Engineering

(Above image) .45 Auto bullet traveling supersonic
depicting shock waves in shadowgraph.
Photo courtesy of DC Engineering

(Above image) Winchester .308 caliber bullet traveling
supersonic - depicting shock waves in shadowgraph.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Research Laboratory

(Above image) X-15  traveling supersonic depicting
shock waves above Mach 3.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force

(Above image) U.S. Space Capsule on re entry
depicting supersonic shock wave.
Photo courtesy of NASA

 End of Basic Visual Theory of HITECH Shock Wave Muzzle Brake

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