Small Arms Penetration

Question 1

What is the penetration capability of the CART 5.56MM BALL M855A1 SINGLE?

Answer 1

3/8” mild steel @ 320m

Question 2

What is the penetration capability of the CARTRIDGE 5.56MM ARMOUR PIERCING AP3 (M995)?

Answer 2

12mm Type 3 Rolled Homogenous Armour (RHA) at 100 m and 3.5mm Standard NATO Plate (steel) at 600 m

Question 3

What is the penetrating capability of the CART 12.7mm MP NM140/MP-T NM160?

Answer 3

10mm of armour plate at 4 degrees from 100m with a velocity at least 300m/s

Question 4

What is the penetrating capability of the CART 12.7mm AP-S NM173?

Answer 4

22mm armour plate at 0 degrees from 100m