Technical Specifications
The 5.56 x 45 mm, SS109, Ball, produced in ATS AMMO is compliant with military requirements. It complies with the requirements of the military manuals AC/225(LG/3-SG/1)D/8 and PFP(NAAG-LCG/1-SG/1)WP(2010)0002. The ammunition can be fired from all military-nominated 5.56 mm weapons: assault rifles – FNC, M16A2, H&K G36, BERETTA AR70/90, L85A2; light machine gun – MINIMI. Min. 80% of bullets completely perforate the mild steel plate of 3.5 mm nominal (10 gauge) thickness, defined in SAE 1010 or SAE 1020. Rockwell hardness: minimum B 55, maximum B 70. The plate is placed 570 m from the muzzle at 0 degree obliquity (normal to the line of fire).
| Calibre | 5.56x45mm |
| Material | Steel-Lead Core / Brass Jacket / Brass Case |
| Calibre | 5.56x45 mm |
| Casing | BRASS |
| Muzzle Velocity | 919 ± 10 m/s |
| Action Time | ≤ 3 ms |
| Bullet Weight | 4.0 g (62 gr) |
| Standard | NATO STANAG 4172 / C.I.P. |
| Core | Steel Tip (SS109) / Lead Core |