7.62 mm x 51 Armor Piercing 8 (M993)

7.62 mm x 51 Armor Piercing 8 (M993)

Significantly increases the warfighter’s lethality. Optimized projectile design with a tungsten carbide core for penetration of hard targets. Penetrates 18 mm rolled homogeneous armor 300HB at 100 m and heavy body armor at normal combat distances.

Product specifications

Projectile weight

8.3 g (128 grain)

Muzzle velocity

930 m/s

Max. dispersion

SD ≤ 200 mm at 550 m

Penetration

18 mm RHA at 100 m, 7 mm RHA at 500 m

Service temperature

-54°C to +52°C

Safety temperature

-54°C to +71°C

Status

Type classified by US Army in 1996 as M993. Nammo has been the sole supplier. In service in several countries. Combat proven and in production.­ Also available as a non toxic, lead free round.

Contact

International Sales & Marketing

Post
P.O. Box 142, NO-2831 Raufoss, Norway

VISIT
Enggata 37, NO-2830 Raufoss, Norway

Phone
+47 61 15 36 00