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 (5.56 X 45 MM M-193 BALL & M-855 PENETRATOR)
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
7.62 mm Ball
20 round packing in a carton
For rifle G-3
50 carton (1000 rds) packed in a Polythene bag.
Outer Packing steel box.
Net weight 24 kg. Gross weight 32 kg
Size of box 42.5 x 16.5 x 29.5 cm
7.62 mm Belted for MG-3
250 rds. linked in one belt DM-1, DM-6 or M-13
one belt packed in Plastic/Steel box.
04 boxes (1000 rds) packed in a wooden/steel crate.
Net weight 24 kg. Gross weight 36 ~ 41 kg.
Size of bex 41.38 x 33.6 x 28.3 cm
The packages are supplied with the standard marking.