Cartridge Cal. 5.56 x 45 mm, M 855

Used for
  •  Automatic Rifles 5.56
    M16, M16A1, M16A2, G41, FNC AR-70/.223", HAS, HK33
  • Machine Guns 5.56
    MK23, 70-78/.223,
    M249 Minimi
Ballistic Data
Cal. 5.56
with bullet
V 23,77
(m/s)
P max
(bar)
Accuracy
Rs
M855
(SS109)
920±12 3792 Max 25 cm
at 549 m




Penetration (M855/SS109): The bullet of the sample cartridgees shall demonstrate complete penetration of 3.429 mm thickness AISI 1010 to 1020 steel plate target with hardness between min. RB55 and max. RB70 positioned at 0° ± 5° obliquity and located 600 meters from the weapon.