diff --git a/entities/tinyshot.lua b/entities/tinyshot.lua
index cb4adda..466dd1f 100644
--- a/entities/tinyshot.lua
+++ b/entities/tinyshot.lua
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ local explosionFrames = AnimationFrames("resources/graphics/miniexplosion-%04d.p
 TinyShot = Class{
     __includes = Rectangle,
 
-    MAX_LIFETIME = 60 * 5,
+    MAX_LIFETIME = 60 * 1,
     img = nil,
     frame = 0,
 
diff --git a/entities/vickers77.lua b/entities/vickers77.lua
index 78880e7..e0bd485 100644
--- a/entities/vickers77.lua
+++ b/entities/vickers77.lua
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ local explosionFrames = AnimationFrames("resources/graphics/miniexplosion-%04d.p
 Vickers77 = Class{
     __includes = Rectangle,
 
-    MAX_LIFETIME = 60 * 5,
+    MAX_LIFETIME = 60 * 2,
     img = nil,
     frame = 0,