M856
5.56 x 45 mm Tracer M856
Tracer cartridge to MIL-C-63990 for 5.56 x 45 mm weapons with 1:7 in barrel twist; trace visible from 70 to 900 m.
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-435 |
|---|---|
| Standard | MIL-C-63990 |
| Bullet type | TRACER |
| Bullet mass | 4.1 g / 63.3 gr |
| Cartridge mass | 12.1 g |
| Average velocity | 900 +/- 20 m/s at 24 m (V24) |
| Trace | visible 70 to 900 m from muzzle of the weapon |
| Usage | 5.56 x 45 mm weapons with 1:7 in barrel twist |
| Primer | small rifle, non-corrosive, non-mercuric, boxer |
| Temperature interval | -54 to +52 deg C |
| Packaging | 1000 rds in M2A1 box, 15.2 kg; 800 rds linked (4 x 200), 14.1 kg |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.