5.56×45 MM

The 5.56×45 mm is the NATO standard infantry cartridge, engineered for high velocity, low recoil, and reliable battlefield performance. Its lightweight design allows greater ammunition capacity, while delivering consistent accuracy and effective stopping power at medium ranges. At ZSR, each round is produced for dependable performance in demanding operational conditions.

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5,56×45 mm NATO
Technical Specifications
Bullet Type M193 BALL M855 BALL M856 TRACER
Bullet Weight ~55 gr (~ 3.56 g) ~62 gr (~ 4,00 g) ~62 gr (~ 4,00 g)
    Bullet Material Jacket- Tombac/CuZn10 Core – Lead Antimony Jacket – Tombac/CuZn10 Core – Steel and Lead     Antimony Jacket – Tombac plated steel strip or copper washer steel strip Core- Lead Antimony Tracer- Tracer Comp.
Case Material Brass CuZn30
Case Length ~ 44.70 mm
Primer Type 4.4 Primer, Boxer, non-corrosive
Powder Type Spherical, Double Base Powder
Case Mouth Pressure Pavg. + 3SD ≤ 4450 Bar
Port Pressure Port – 3Sd > 1030 Bar
Velocity (m/s) at 24 m 960 ± 20 m/s 920 ± 20 m/s 895 ± 12 m/s
Accuracy   (Standard Deviation) Max. 50.8 mm at 180 m Max. 200 mm at 550 m Max. 300 mm at 550 m
Trace Dim trace to min 13 m from the muzzle of the weapon, visible from max 140 m to min 600 m from the muzzle of the weapon
Action Time ˂ 3 ms
Extraction Force Min. 20.4 kgf / 200.4 N
Cartridge Length ~57,4 mm
Waterproofness Applied
Temperature Range -54 °C to +52°C
Reference Document AEP-97 MULTI-CALIBRE MANUAL OF PROOF AND INSPECTION (M-CMOPI) FOR SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION   Aop-4172 Technical Performance Specification Providing For The Interchangeability Of 5,56 mmx45 Ammunition
Penetration (M855/SS109): Min. 80% Bullets shall completely perforate the mild seel plate 3,5mm nominal (10 gauge) thickness, defined in SAE 1010 or SAE 1020, Rockwell hardness, minimum B 55, maximum B 70. The plate shall be placed 570m from the muzzle at 0 degree obliguity (normal to the line of fire).
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