SS 109
5.56 x 45 mm NATO Ball SS 109
STANAG 4172 rifle cartridge with steel core bullet for 5.56 x 45 mm weapons with 1:7 in to 1:9 in barrel twist.
Also written: .223 Rem, .223 Remington, 5,56x45, 5.56, 5.56 NATO, 5.56 x 45, 5.56X45, 5.56x45
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Specification
| Index | A-110 |
|---|---|
| Standard | STANAG 4172 |
| Bullet type | BALL, steel core |
| Bullet mass | 4 g / 62 gr |
| Cartridge mass | 12.1 g |
| Average velocity | 915 +/- 12 m/s at 24 m (V24) |
| Usage | 5.56 x 45 mm weapons with 1:7 in to 1:9 in barrel twist |
| Primer | small rifle, non-corrosive, non-mercuric, boxer |
| Propellant | double base powder |
| Temperature interval | -54 to +52 deg C |
| Packaging | 1000 rds in M2A1 box, 15.2 kg; 800 rds in M2A1 box, 14.1 kg |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.