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Rifle Ammunition for Armed ForcesCalibre 5.56 x 45Calibre 7.62 x 51Calibre 12.7 x 99

RUAG – Infantry Ammunition

In the calibre 5.56 x 45 RUAG Ammotec has many years of

experience as a supplier for the Swiss army. Worldrenowned

as one of the most accurate rifle cartridges available, the Gw

Pat 90 has formed the basis of the RUAG Ammotec’s latest

advancements. Modern warfare has shown, that the current

operations call for increased power and accuracy to one

kilometre. The NATO 7.62 x 51 ammunition which offers

accurate firepower in a relatively compact weapons system.

A Culture of Precision

RUAG’s excellence is based upon 150 year history of producing

high quality infantry ammunition. The experiences gained from

generations of expertise and attention to detail have become a

part of the RUAG culture and have seamlessly been integrated

into today’s modern manufacturing processes. This knowledge,

coupled with the selection of the purest materials, form the

foundation of developing a high quality cartridge. An advanced

understand of simulation and modeling software allows RUAG

engineers to optimise these elements in producing an ideal round.

RUAG cartridges are:

• manufactured to meet extremely close tolerances

• individually inspected ensure the quality and

consistency of key parameters

• include optimally matched components

• completely sealed and waterproof for infantry applications

Case Formation

A cartridge which must ensure an absolutely reliable function in a

great variety of different weapons and in various climates requires

a case of the highest quality. Long shelf live depends significantly

on the quality of the case and its sealing.

Projectile Manufacturing

The most critical element of a jacketed bullet is to have the lead

core completely and uniformly encased by the highest quality

covering possible. RUAG’s advanced coupling techniques ensures

the core and the jacket are perfectly joined, preventing and

unwanted variances, and maintain balance. Strict metallurgical

controls ensure the proper ductility and formability of the lead,

minimizing inaccuracies, and maintaining performance of the

projectile.

Final Assembly and Quality Control

After the perfectly formed components are exactingly

assembled into the completed cartridge, each batch is tested to

ensure between round consistency based upon the unique firing

capabilities of the weapon. In addition, every round is carefully

inspected, ensuring the quality and consistency of the primer and

powder.

These versatile cartridges can effectively be used in various

missions, from single accuracy fire from snipers to rapid fire from

fully automatic weapons. Ammotec has worked intensely to

develop a full range of 12.7 x 99 rounds. Whether used for

training purposes in a confined space, or for highly accurate

long range shooting from long distances, all RUAG cartridges are

designed for accurate, repeatable performance, even under

extreme operating conditions.

12.7 x 99

7.62 x 51

5.56 x 45

100 m 500 m 1000 m 2000 m

Formation of a cartridge

Typical Effective Range

5.56 x 45 – Dual-Core for Maximum Power

RUAG Ammotec produces the most accurate infantry cartridges

in the world. High quality standards ensure excellent reliability

and dependability that meet or exceed NATO guidelines.

Gunners can fully depend on their ammunition in any operating

environment. Specially designed for fully and semi automatic

weapons, these rounds provide excellent penetration on hard

targets, and provide exceptional performance, even compared to

full metal jacket 7.62 x 51 bullets.

5.56 x 45 – Tracer Rounds for Better Concealment

AP TCLF HC SXSS109

Benchmarking: accuracy and penetration power

Cadridge with Dual-Core projectile

5.56 x 45 HC (SS109)

The core is formed from high strength steel, and is designed

to penetrate a 3.5 mm steel plate or helmet from 570 m.

• Minimal barrel strain

• Good accuracy

• Excellent target effect

The core is forged from hardened steel. The secondary Cu-Zn alloy

core provides the projectile with additional penetration power.


• Good accuracy

• Low Emission SINTOX® primer

• Completely lead-free

• Patented design (US Patent N° 7'765'934)

5.56 x 45 LF HC SX

5.56 x 45 AP TC

The core is formed from tungsten carbide, which gives this bullet

superior penetration performance.


• Accuracy comparable to competition cartridges

• Excellent penetration power

• Delayed tracer: Does not reveal the position of the shooter

• DIM tracer: Infrared tracers can be seen only with night vision

equipment

5.56 x 45 Tracer

The bullet is formed with a steel casing, providing the desired

penetration power. Illuminates to a distance of at least 600 m.

5.56 x 45 – Reliable Operational and Training Ammunition

• Exceptionally reliable infantry cartridge

available which meets all NATO

requirements

• Good accuracy

• Highly reliable M193 round

• Sealed and waterproof

• Works perfect even under extreme

weather conditions and

temperature fluctuations

5.56 x 45 FMJ (M193)

Cu-Zn alloy jacket with a lead core

• Developed from the Swiss Gw Pat 90

• Significant penetration capacity:

steel helmet at 300 m

• Reduced pollution due to the

covered tail end

• Accuracy comparable to match

cartridges

5.56 x 45 FMJ HA

This FMJ round is formed with a steel

casing, rear cover and runsaving Cu-Zn

The following cartridges with full metal jacket bullets are mission

approved and have been in service with various armed forces. All

rounds are subject to the strictest quality control criteria to meet

international standards.

Their design ensures a long weapon durability due to minimal

barrel wear and smoke residue build up. The muzzle flash is

minimised for a better concealment of shooters and gunners.

The most important point for choosing a primer is its reliability.

RUAG has addressed this issue since 1928 with the invention

of the most reliable, corrosion-free SINOXID-primer. However

standard primers contain lead styphenate, which shooters can get

• Good accuracy

• Consistent shooting characteristics

• Highly reliable even under extreme

weather conditions

• Latest lead free technology design

5.56 x 45 LF FMJ SX

FMJ bullet with a Cu-Zn alloy core and jacket.

• Excellent stability in critical storage conditions

• Over 20 years successful on the market

• Free of toxic heavy metals

SINTOX® – Reliable Low-Polluting Priming Technology

Lead, barium and antimony free

exposed to during the firing process. This may lead to hazardous

overexposure. SINTOXv is a further development of the SINOXID-

technology, providing the same undisputed reliability, but heavy

metal-free.

5.56 x 45 – Blank Ammunition for Combat Simulation

A key element of basic solider training around the world has

been machine gun and assault rifle battle simulation using blank

cartridges. The Blank Firing Attachment (BFA) seals the barrel

at the muzzle to control gas pressure and ensure recoil of the

weapons function accurately and safely. In addition, it prevents

the emission of hot powder particles or foreign bodies, and

mitigates the pressure of the exiting gases in the firing direction.

Laser sensors provided by RUAG Defence can detect laser

signals transmitted along the firing axis, collecting hit results, and

indicating injuries with audible signals. The simulated battle can

be extended to the brigade level, and may even include the use

of mechanised infantry troops and their vehicles. Electronic data

such as GPS location information and real time statuses can be

collected and analysed after training.

Combat simulation with light machine gun 5.56 x 45

5.56 x 45 Plastik Blank

Plastic Blank cartridges can be used in a great

variety of different weapons. They are very

light and contain only little metal which al-

lows a different waste disposal concept.

5.56 x 45 Blank

Brass Blank cartridges have a greater

toughness than plastic blanks which can

be an advantage when fired from machine

guns because they allow higher operating

5.56 x 45 Blank linked

These rounds can be used in light machine guns, ensuring

excellent weapons functionality and providing gunners a very

realistic shooting experience.

7.62 x 51 – Maximum Penetration for Automatic Weapons

HC (hard core) bullets made from high strength steel, which

comprises over 60 % of the projectile’s mass, ensuring the highest

possible penetration performance. Full metal jacket bullets such

as the M80 and M60 consist of a steel shell with a Cu-Zn alloy

jacket. These rounds easily penetrate a 3.5 mm thick steel plate or

• Outstanding accuracy and reliability


• Works perfect even under extreme weather conditions and

temperature fluctuations

7.62 x 51 FMJ (M80)

FMJ bullet with a Cu-Zn plated steel jacket, provides enhanced

penetration on hard targets and excellent weapon durability.

• Delayed tracer: Does not reveal the position of the shooter

• DIM tracer: Infrared tracers can be seen only with night vision

equipment

7.62 x 51 Tracer (M62)

This Tracer round was specially designed for best concealment of

the shooter. The bullet is also built with a Cu-Zn plated steel jacket

for best performance. The trace distance is at least 775 m.

helmet from a distance of 550 m. 7.62 x 51 cartridges for infantry

troops are completely sealed to provide reliable performance

under extreme weather and operational conditions. This also

ensures the rounds have an extended shelf life. For the use in

machineguns the cartridges are also linked available.

7.62 x 51 HC

60 % of the projectile weight consists of hardened, high strength

steel. The projectile’s brass shoe provides optimum rifling for

extended distances. A special coating minimises barrel wear.

Tracer Cartridges: Temperature Range +52 °CFMJ Cartridges: Temperature Range -54 °C

Steel Core

Cu-Zn Shoe

Non corrosive Coating

• Impressive penetration power of body armour and other

hard targets

• Outstanding accuracy and reliability


• Works perfect even under extreme weather conditions

and temperature fluctuations

• Non-corrosive coating of the bullet provides excellent long

term shelf life

• Minimal barrel wear because of the brass-shoe

12.7 x 99 – Training in a Limited Operating Area

Application

Tighter defense budgets force the reduction of available training

areas. This significantly impacts training with 12.7 x 99 rounds,

which have an extended effective range and consequently

require a large safe zone beyond the danger zone. RUAG’s «Short

Range Technology» drastically reduces the effective range,

providing great benefits when training in a limited operating

area, especially on flat terrain.

The high quality 12.7 x 99 Short Range Training Cartridge:

• Effective range: 600 m

• Preserves the flight characteristics

• Good accuracy like all RUAG cartridges

• First-class function in all major types of heavy machine guns

• Also available with short range tracer ammunition

12.7 x 99 Short Range 40.8 g / 629 gr

High quality solid bullet consisting of a Cu-Zn alloy with a white

plastic tip.

12.7 x 99 Short Range Tracer 40.2 g / 620 gr

The proven tracer variant corresponds to the standard bullet and

can be linked in variable configurations.

The Principle

The plastic tip, which ensures a proper weapon function, is

discharged by the resulting gas pressure. With a poor aerodynamic

profile, this projectile decelerates much faster than a conventional

round, significantly reducing the danger zone.

Danger Zone

The maximum operational range of the 12.7 x 99 is 2 km; however,

for safety purposes in training, requires a danger zone of 7 km. In

2000

4000

6000

m

comparison, the Short Range Training Round requires the use of a

danger zone of only 4 km, or even less with the 7.62 x 51 caliber.

Standard bullet

Short Range bullet

Significant reduction of the danger zone

5.56 x 45

FMJ (M193) 3.6 g / 55 gr Proven and widely used infantry round FMJ 0.280 990 m/s 1760 J 510 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2730

FMJ HA 4.1 g / 63 gr High-quality infantry round with a steel casing and rear cover FMJ 0.345 905 m/s 1680 J 500 mm 1:10“ Swiss Army max. 4200 bar -30°C / +60°C 2556.2731

HC (SS109) 4.0 g / 62 gr Steel core infantry round with a for superior penetration power HC 0.310 945 m/s 1790 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +63°C 2556.2732

AP TC 4.1 g / 63 grHigh performance ceramic core infantry round with for maximum penetrating power

AP 0.342 945 m/s 1830 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2733

LF FMJ SX 3.6 g / 55 gr Lead-free infantry round FMJ 0.300 990 m/s 1760 J 510 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2734

LF HC SX 4.1 g / 63 grLead-free, integrated steel core infantry round with significant penetration capacity

HC 0.310 935 m/s 1790 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2735

Frangible COPPER-MATRIX SX 2.7 g / 42 gr Training and special use round with a reduced risk of backsplash Frangible 1000 m/s 1350 J 600 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2736

Tracer 4.1 g / 63 gr Tracer (red) with a dark or infrared tracer light Tracer 895 m/s 1640 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2738

Blank Brass blank round for combat simulation -20°C / +52°C 2556.2739

Plastic Blank Plastic blank round for combat simulation -20°C / +52°C 2556.2740

Drill Inert training round to practice weapons handling 2556.2742

Description BulletType

BC MuzzleVelocity

BulletWeight

7.62 x 51

FMJ (M80) 9.55 g / 147 gr High-quality infantry round for use in extreme conditions FMJ 0.423 850 m/s 3450 J 562 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2851

Tracer (M62) 9.1 g / 140 gr Tracer (red) with a dark tracer light Tracer 840 m/s 3210 J 563 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2853

HC 9.55g / 147 grInfantry round with outstanding penetration power on hard targets JHC 0.359 835 m/s 3330 J 562 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2852

SWISS P Ball 11.4 g / 176 gr Precision round for both military training and deployment FMJ 0.518 790 m/s 3560 J 650 mm 1:12“ C.I.P. max. 4150 bar 2556.2858

SWISS P Armour Piercing 12.7 g / 196 gr Precision round for maximum penetration power on hard targets AP 0.625 790 m/s 3960 J 650 mm 1:10.5“ C.I.P. max. 4150 bar 2556.2861


12.7 x 99

Short Range 40.8 g / 629 gr MG-training round for a greatly reduced the danger zone SPT 0.177 850 m/s 14740 J 1143 mm 1:15“ max. 4500 bar -20°C / +52°C 2556.2942

Short Range Tracer 40.2 g / 620 gr MG-tracer training round (red) for a greatly reduced danger zone SPT Tracer 0.177 840 m/s 14520 J 1143 mm 1:15“ max. 4500 bar -20°C / +52°C 2556.2943

Training SX 41.7 g / 644 grTarget friendly soft core round with good precision and suitable for training purposes JSC 0.720 900 m/s 33780 J 1143 mm 1:15“ MCMOPI max. 4500 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2945

HC SX 48.5 g / 748 gr Hard core round with excellent penetrating power and precision JHC 0.790 905 m/s 30720 J 1143 mm 1:15“ MCMOPI max. 4500 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2946


AP Armour Piercing (Tungsten Core) HPBT Hollow Point Boat Tail JHP Jacketed Hollow Point

FMJ Full Metal Jacket SFNBT Solid Flat Nose Boat Tail JHC Jacketed Hard Core (Steel Core)

JSC Jacketed Solid Core JPP Jacketed Pressed Pellets

5.56 x 45

FMJ (M193) 3.6 g / 55 gr Proven and widely used infantry round FMJ 0.280 990 m/s 1760 J 510 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2730

FMJ HA 4.1 g / 63 gr High-quality infantry round with a steel casing and rear cover FMJ 0.345 905 m/s 1680 J 500 mm 1:10“ Swiss Army max. 4200 bar -30°C / +60°C 2556.2731

HC (SS109) 4.0 g / 62 gr Steel core infantry round with a for superior penetration power HC 0.310 945 m/s 1790 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +63°C 2556.2732

AP TC 4.1 g / 63 grHigh performance ceramic core infantry round with for maximum penetrating power

AP 0.342 945 m/s 1830 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2733

LF FMJ SX 3.6 g / 55 gr Lead-free infantry round FMJ 0.300 990 m/s 1760 J 510 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2734

LF HC SX 4.1 g / 63 grLead-free, integrated steel core infantry round with significant penetration capacity

HC 0.310 935 m/s 1790 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2735

Frangible COPPER-MATRIX SX 2.7 g / 42 gr Training and special use round with a reduced risk of backsplash Frangible 1000 m/s 1350 J 600 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2736

Tracer 4.1 g / 63 gr Tracer (red) with a dark or infrared tracer light Tracer 895 m/s 1640 J 510 mm 1:7“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2738

Blank Brass blank round for combat simulation -20°C / +52°C 2556.2739

Plastic Blank Plastic blank round for combat simulation -20°C / +52°C 2556.2740


MuzzleEnergy

TestBarrelLength

TestBarrelTwist

GuideLine

Primer Lead-FreeGaspressure

Art. NoTemperaturerange

MaschineGun

7.62 x 51

FMJ (M80) 9.55 g / 147 gr High-quality infantry round for use in extreme conditions FMJ 0.423 850 m/s 3450 J 562 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2851

Tracer (M62) 9.1 g / 140 gr Tracer (red) with a dark tracer light Tracer 840 m/s 3210 J 563 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2853

HC 9.55g / 147 grInfantry round with outstanding penetration power on hard targets JHC 0.359 835 m/s 3330 J 562 mm 1:12“ MCMOPI max. 4450 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2852

SWISS P Ball 11.4 g / 176 gr Precision round for both military training and deployment FMJ 0.518 790 m/s 3560 J 650 mm 1:12“ C.I.P. max. 4150 bar 2556.2858

SWISS P Armour Piercing 12.7 g / 196 gr Precision round for maximum penetration power on hard targets AP 0.625 790 m/s 3960 J 650 mm 1:10.5“ C.I.P. max. 4150 bar 2556.2861


12.7 x 99

Short Range 40.8 g / 629 gr MG-training round for a greatly reduced the danger zone SPT 0.177 850 m/s 14740 J 1143 mm 1:15“ max. 4500 bar -20°C / +52°C 2556.2942

Short Range Tracer 40.2 g / 620 gr MG-tracer training round (red) for a greatly reduced danger zone SPT Tracer 0.177 840 m/s 14520 J 1143 mm 1:15“ max. 4500 bar -20°C / +52°C 2556.2943

Training SX 41.7 g / 644 grTarget friendly soft core round with good precision and suitable for training purposes JSC 0.720 900 m/s 33780 J 1143 mm 1:15“ MCMOPI max. 4500 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2945

HC SX 48.5 g / 748 gr Hard core round with excellent penetrating power and precision JHC 0.790 905 m/s 30720 J 1143 mm 1:15“ MCMOPI max. 4500 bar -54°C / +52°C 2556.2946


For more information, please request a detailed product data sheet.

Information contained within is subject to change without notice,

and is the copyright of RUAG AMMOTEC AG.

C.I.P. Commission Internationale Permanente pour l‘Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives

MCMOPI Manual of Proof and Inspection Procedures for NATO AmmunitionBC Ballistic Coefficient C1 (ICAO)

Production Sites

Sales Subsidaries

Distributors Worldwide

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RUAG Ammotec AGUttigenstrasse 67

3602 Thun • Switzerland

Tel. +41 332 282 220

Fax +41 332 282 627

RUAG Ammotec GmbHKronacher Strasse 63

90765 Fürth • Germany

Tel. +49 911 97961-110

Fax +49 911 97961-151

Norma Precision ABJägergatan

67040 Amotfors • Sweden

Tel. +46 571 315 00

Fax +46 571 315 40

RUAG AmmotecUSA, Inc.5402 E. Diana Street

Tampa, FL 33610 • USA

Tel. +1 813 626 0077

Fax +1 813 626 0078

RUAG HungarianAmmotec Inc.P.O. Box 9

3332 Sirok • Hungary

Tel. +36 36 561 303

Fax +36 36 561 027

RUAG Ammotec Austria GmbH IZ NÖ - Süd Strasse 7 - Objekt 58 D

2355 Wiener Neudorf • Österreich

Tel. + 43 2236 677 735 - 27

Fax + 43 2236 677 736

RUAG AmmotecFrance S.A.S.47 Avenue des Genottes

BP 78307 Cergy

95803 Cergy Pontoise Cedex • France

Tel. +33 134 35 15 91

Fax +33 134 35 15 99

RUAG AmmotecBenelux B.V.B.AKapelleveldstraat 18

2530 Boechout • Belgium

Tel. +32 3 455 7508

Fax +32 3 454 0446

RUAG AmmotecUK Ltd.Upton Cross, Liskeard

PL14 5BQ Cornwall • UK

Tel. +44 15 79 36 23 19

Fax +44 15 79 36 23 33

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