5.56 X 45 MM
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| 5.56x45 mm M193 | 5.56x45 mm M856 (Tracer) | M855 Ball | |
| Technical Specification | Stanag 4172 | ||
| Length of Cartridge | Max. 57.4 mm | ||
| Weight of Cartridge | ~12.7 g | ||
| Bullet Type | CuZn10 (MS90) + PbSb | CuZn10 (MS90)+ PbSb + Tracer | CuZn10 (MS90) + PbSb + Steel Core |
| Bullet Weight | 55 grain (~3,56g) | 62 grain (~4.0 g) | 62 grain (~4.0 g) |
| Length of Bullet | 22 mm | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Case Material | CuZn30 (MS70) | ||
| Case Length | Max. 44.7 mm | ||
| Velocity (24 m) | 965 ± 15m/s | 915 ± 15m/s | 920 ± 15 m/s |
| Barrel Pressure | Port -3sd > 1050 bar | ||
| Pressure | Port +3sd < 4450 bar | ||
| Accuracy | Max 5.1 cm (200 m) | Max 30 cm (550 m) | Max 20 cm (550 m) |
| Bullet Extration Force | Min 200 N | ||
| Action Time | Max 3 ms | ||
| Primer | 4.4 Boxer Primer | ||
| Powder | Double Base Barut | ||
| Sealing | Included | ||
Packaging 1
| 30 rounds in cardboard box |
| 15 cardboard boxes (450 rounds) in PVG bag |
| 5 PVC (2.250 rounds) bags in wooden case |
Packaging 2
| 200 rounds in metal link belt M27 |
| 4 metal link belts in metal box M2A1 (800 rounds) |
| 2 metal boxes M2A1 (1600 Rounds) in wire bound wooden box |