This is the latest combat ammunition which can be fired from a Rifle and LMG.

Specifications

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Catridge
   -Calibre				: 5.56x45 mm   
   -Mass				: 12.85 gms.
   -Length				: 60.00 mm	
   
Case
   -Type    				: Rimless,bottle-necked,boxer
   -Mass				: 6.9 gms.
   -Length				: 45 mm
   
Bullet
   -Mass				: 4.16 gms
   -Length				: 24.5 mm
   
Propellant
   -Type				: Ball powder
   -Mass				: 1.61 gms.
   
Primer
   -Type				: Boxer
   -Mass of composition			: 0.025 gms.

PERFORMANCE

Pressure-Average                      : 330 mpa

Velocity from 558mm barrel            : 890 plus or minus 10 m/s.
  at 25 m from muzzle                                

Figure of merit (at 451 m)            : 16.5 cms.or less

QUALITY

Various strict quality checks are adopted during manufacture . All the components are proved and inspected separately in empty stages before they are taken for Filling/Assembly. Functioning proof is carried out in association with the Services of Quality Assurance Organisation.

SHELF LIFE

PACKING

20 Cartgs.are packed in one Carton and 40 such cartons in one H2 A Box, hermatically sealed.

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

The ammunition is classified in compatibility group      : S

Hazard division                                          : 1.4

Fire fighting classification                             : 4