MAIN TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Caliber (mm): 5.56 x 45
Bullet type: Tracer
Length of cartridge, (mm): 57.4
Weight of cartridge, (g): 11.8
Length of bullet, (mm): 28.45
Weight of bullet, (g): 3.92
Length of case, (mm): 44.7
Weight of case, (g): 6.1
Material of cartridge case: Brass (or substitute)
Primer type: Boxer non corrosive
Bullet: Bullet jacket - Tombac, Lead antimony Core
Tracer: Tracer composition
Propellant: Spherical
Max average bullet velocity, V25, (m/s): 917 ± 12
Max. average chamber pressure of powder charges, (MPa): ≤ 372
Accurac,y (mm): Max. 37.8 cm at 549 m

Tracer visibility : Dim trace from min 13 m to max 450 m from the muzzle of the weapon, visible from max 70 m to min 900 m from the muzzle of the weapon

Operational temperature range, (°C): from minus 50 to 60
Shelf life (if stored in standard packing of the producer in storehouse conditions), years: 15

PACKING
Metal link belt (M27): 200 cartridges
4 metal link belts: 1 (one) metal box M2A1 (800 pcs)
2 (two) metal boxes M2A1 (1 600 pcs): 1 (one) wooden case for transportation
Totally: 1 600 cartridges in 1 (one) wooden box

Wooden case dimensions:
Overall, (mm): 488 x 353 x 151
Gross weight, (kg): 31
Case volume,( m3): 0,026
Class of explosion hazard: UN 0012, 1.4S

Note: Packing can be changed by manufacturer

5.56 x 45 mm cartridge Blank