Cartridge 7.

62x51mm
- Technical characteristics -

General

 This cartridge is intended for use against personnel and unarmored targets in 7,62 x 51 mm
weapons (Machine guns: MAG, M60; Rifles: G3, L1A1, FAL, M14, HK21 and other compatible
systems).
 Cartridge is identified by a plain bullet tip.
 Cartridge complies with MIL-C-46931 (Cartridge, 7.62mm, NATO, Ball, M80).
 Cartridge shall function without casualty at temperature range between -54C and +52C.
Technical data
Cartridge: Weight .............…......... approx 24 g (370 gr)
Length ...............…….... max 71,12 mm (2.800 in)
Extraction force ..…...... min 265N
Waterproofing .....…...… Applied
Case: Type .............................. 7,62 x 51 mm, Berdan
Weight .......................... approx 11 g (170 gr)
Length .......................... max 51,18 mm (2.015 in)
Material ........................ Brass (CuZn30)
Bullet: Caliber ........................... 7,62 mm
Type ............................. Ball - FMJ BT (Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail)
Length…………………... 29mm
Weight .......................... 9,4 g (145 gr)
Jacket material ............. Gilding metal (CuZn10)
Core material ...........….. Lead/Antimony
Primer: Large Rifle, Berdan, non-corrosive, non-mercuric
Propellant: Smokeless, single base or double base powder
Ballistic characteristics

Velocity: 833  15 m/s at 24 m EPVAT test barel,transducer K6215Standard

deviation ≤ 10m/s
Muzzi energy ≥ 3100J
Barrel length: 558,8 mm (22 in)
Chamber pressure: Max 380 MPa (55,000 psi), EPVAT
Port pressure: ≥ 61 MPa
Action time ≤ 2,1ms
Accuracy: Max H+L≤150mm at 100m; Sdx,Sdy,max 200mm at 549m or
max 12,7 cm (5.0 in) mean radius at 549 m (600 yd)
Packing

Military packing: 20 rounds in cardboard box

500 rounds in metal case M2A1
Case dimensions: 308 x 156 x 185,5 mm
Gross weight: 15,0 kg

Commercial Packing:UN Carton case

20 rounds in cardboard box Case dimensions:270x150x210 mm.

500 rounds (25 cardboard boxes) in UN carton case Gross Weight: 12,7 kg.
Alternate types of packing and marking can be used according to customers requirements.
This document is for information only and shall not form part of any contract.
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