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5.56 x 45 mm M-193 Ball & M-855 Penetrator

It is available in two denominations:

  • 5.56 x 45 mm Ball M-193
  • 5.56 x 45 mm Penetrator M-855

This ammunition is used in any standard 5.56 mm caliber weapon (std.), new or old, in single short or burst in diverse field conditions.

TECHNICAL DATA
Caliber Length Weight Propellant Material
5.56mm Ball 56.76 ~ 57.40mm 11.08 ~ 11.98gm WC – 84 Bullet J : GM
5.56mm Penetrator 56.76 ~ 57.40mm 11.40 ~ 12.31gm WC - 844< Case: Brass
Performance
Caliber Muzzle velocity Accuracy
5.56mm Ball 965 m/sec. at 23.77 meters Mean Radii 50.8 mm at 183 meters
5.56mm Penetrator 914.5 m/sec. at 23.77 meters Mean Hor. & Ver.
+ SD < 45.72 mm at 183 meters
Packing
5.56 mm 20 round packing in a carton
Ball 93 carton (1860 rds) packed in a Polythene bag.
Outer Packing steel box.
Net weight 21.5 kg. Gross weight 30 kg.
Size of box 42.5 x 16.5 x 29.5 cm
5.56 mm 20 round packing in a carton
Penetrator 93 carton (1860 rds.) packed in apolytghene bag.
Outer Packing steel box.
Net weight 22 kg. Gross weight 29.5 kg.
Size of box 42.5 x 16.5 x 29.5 cm
The packages are supplied with the standard marking.