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5.56×30mm MINSAS
The 5.56×30mm MINSAS is a firearm cartridge manufactured by India's Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for close-quarters combat use. It has an effective range of 300 metres (980 ft) and good penetration against body armor.[2] OFB claims it exhibits penetration superior to 9mm.[4] The MINSAS is being manufactured at Ammunition Factory Khadki in Pune.[5] DevelopmentThe first reports of the MINSAS being developed was from 2009 when the MSMC was announced to be in development.[6] DRDO reported that the MINSAS can penetrate both soft body armor and 3.5 mm MS plates at 100 meters.[3] It was known as the 5.56×30mm INSAS, named after the planned INSAS carbine.[7] DesignThe 5.56×30mm MINSAS round has a total length of 42 mm and a total weight of 6 g.[8] The bullet length is 17mm and the weight is 2.6g.[8] It has a range of up to 200 meters.[3] The cartridge has a muzzle velocity reportedly close to 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s), with a projectile of approximately 2.6 grams (40 grains).[9] TypesThe MINSAS is available in Ball, Drill, Proof and Blank-type rounds.[3] Platforms
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