9x18mmPistol Rounds

Pistol Rounds

Mission

The 9x18mm round is designed for associated pistols and sub-machine guns. There are several modifications of rounds for various purposes. General description

The 57-N-181S round with steel-core bullet is designed to kill personnel at a range of up to 50 m. The bullet has a clad metal envelope totally covering the core. The bullet’s nose is spherical with no distinguishing color of the tip.

The RG028 round with enhanced penetration bullet is designed to kill personnel wearing body armour. The bullet has a core of hardened steel.

The SP-7 round with an enhanced stopping effect bullet is designed to defeat live targets. The bullet has a black tip.

The SP-8 round with a low-penetration bullet is designed to engage personnel.

Basic specifications

Designation 57-N-181S RG028 SP-7 SP-8 Calibre, mm 9x18 9x18 9x18 9x18 Weight, g: round 10 11 8 8.5 bullet 6 6 6 5 Round length, mm 25 25 25 25 Muzzle velocity, m/s 298 325 420 250 Accuracy of fire at 25 m (R50), cm 3.2 3.2 3.2 Penetration, m: 1.3mm St3 steel plate 20 5mm steel plate 20 Case material clad metal