7.62x39mmAssault Rifle Rounds

Assault Rifle Rounds

Mission

7.62x39mm rounds are designed for AKMtype assault rifles and their derivatives. There are several modifications of the round for various purposes. General description

The 57-N-231 round with conventional bullet is designed to engage personnel and weapon systems. Its bullet has a steel core. The bullet tip has no distinguishing colour.

The 57-N-231P round with a tracer bullet is designed for fire adjustment and target designation. The bullet has a green tip.

Basic specifications

Designation 57-N-231 57-N-231P Calibre, mm 7.62x39 7.62x39 Weight, g: round 16.3 16.1 bullet 7.9 7.57 Round length, mm 56 56 Muzzle velocity, m/s 718 718 Accuracy of fire at 100 m (R50), cm Max accuracy of fire at 300 m (R50), cm 7.5 14 Penetration range, m: steel helmet 1,000 -

St3 6mm steel plate 300 6Zh85T body armour 60 Tracing range, m - 800 Case material steel or clad metal clad metal