7.62x51MM NATO, ASG M50
The 7.62x51MM NATO, ASG M50 armor-piercing ammunition is a standard military armor-piercing cartridge featuring a hardened steel core designed to penetrate modern ballistic protection systems and lightly armored vehicles. It maintains high terminal performance at long range, completely penetrating two consecutive 3.42mm steel plates from a distance of 550 meters at a speed of 833 meters per second.
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7.62x51MM NATO, ASG M50 |
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DESCRIPTION |
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This cartridge is designed for use in 7.62x51MM caliber weapons (such as the MAG, M660, M219, M240, G3, L1A1, FAL, M14, and others). |
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Technical Specifications |
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- These cartridges operate effectively within a temperature range of -54°C to +52°C. |
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- They have a service life of 10 years. |
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- The cartridge's dimensions and performance conform to MIL-C-60617A standards. |
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TECHNICAL DATA |
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CARTRIDGE |
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Weight |
24,0 g |
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Length |
max 71,12 mm |
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Extract force |
min 265 N |
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Primer |
large rifle primer, noncorrosive, no mercuric, nontoxic |
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Powder |
double base powder |
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CASE |
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Type |
7.62 x 51 mm, Boxer |
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Weight |
approx. 11,2 g |
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Length |
max 51,18 mm |
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Material |
Brass CuZn30 |
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BULLET |
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Type |
FMJ BT AP (Full Metal Jacket Armor Piercing) |
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Weight |
approx. 9,40 g (145 gr) |
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Length |
max 29 mm |
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Diameter |
max 7,84 mm |
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Material |
Jacket: Gilding metal Core: tungsten core + lead/antimony |
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Ballistic coefficient G1 0.419 (ICAO) |
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PERFORMANCE |
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Velocity V24m |
833 ± 9 m/s |
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Muzzle energy E24 m |
3261 J |
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Chamber pressure |
max 3800 bar, EPVAT method of measurement (using 6215 transducer) |
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Accuracy |
mean radius max 19,05 cm at 550 m |
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Terminal ballistic |
projectile penetrate 3,42 mm thick mid steel plate SAE-1010 or SAE-1020 at range of 1097 m or projectile penetrate two 3,42 mm thick mid steel plate SAE-1010 or SAE-1010 at range of 550 m |
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