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

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

RUAG – Infantry Ammunition
In the calibre 5.56 x 45 RUAG Ammotec has many years of These versatile cartridges can effectively be used in various
experience as a supplier for the Swiss army. Worldrenowned missions, from single accuracy fire from snipers to rapid fire from
as one of the most accurate rifle cartridges available, the Gw fully automatic weapons. Ammotec has worked intensely to
Pat 90 has formed the basis of the RUAG Ammotec’s latest develop a full range of 12.7 x 99 rounds. Whether used for
advancements. Modern warfare has shown, that the current training purposes in a confined space, or for highly accurate
operations call for increased power and accuracy to one long range shooting from long distances, all RUAG cartridges are
kilometre. The NATO 7.62 x 51 ammunition which offers designed for accurate, repeatable performance, even under
accurate firepower in a relatively compact weapons system. extreme operating conditions.
5.56 x 45
7.62 x 51
12.7 x 99
100 m 500 m 1000 m 2000 m
Typical Effective Range
A Culture of Precision
RUAG’s excellence is based upon 150 year history of producing Case Formation
high quality infantry ammunition. The experiences gained from A cartridge which must ensure an absolutely reliable function in a
generations of expertise and attention to detail have become a great variety of different weapons and in various climates requires
part of the RUAG culture and have seamlessly been integrated a case of the highest quality. Long shelf live depends significantly
into today’s modern manufacturing processes. This knowledge, on the quality of the case and its sealing.
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 Projectile Manufacturing
engineers to optimise these elements in producing an ideal round. The most critical element of a jacketed bullet is to have the lead
core completely and uniformly encased by the highest quality
RUAG cartridges are: covering possible. RUAG’s advanced coupling techniques ensures
• manufactured to meet extremely close tolerances the core and the jacket are perfectly joined, preventing and
• individually inspected ensure the quality and unwanted variances, and maintain balance. Strict metallurgical
consistency of key parameters controls ensure the proper ductility and formability of the lead,
• include optimally matched components minimizing inaccuracies, and maintaining performance of the
• completely sealed and waterproof for infantry applications 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.
Formation of a cartridge

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 SS109 LF HC SX AP TC
weapons, these rounds provide excellent penetration on hard
targets, and provide exceptional performance, even compared to
full metal jacket 7.62 x 51 bullets.
Benchmarking: accuracy and penetration power
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
5.56 x 45 LF HC SX
The core is forged from hardened steel. The secondary Cu-Zn alloy
core provides the projectile with additional penetration power.
• Minimal barrel strain
• Good accuracy
• Low Emission SINTOX® primer
• Completely lead-free
• Patented design (US Patent N° 7'765'934)
5.56 x 45 AP TC
The core is formed from tungsten carbide, which gives this bullet
superior penetration performance.
• Minimal barrel strain Cadridge with Dual-Core projectile
• Accuracy comparable to competition cartridges
• Excellent penetration power
5.56 x 45 – Tracer Rounds for Better Concealment
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.
• 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 – Reliable Operational and Training Ammunition
The following cartridges with full metal jacket bullets are mission Their design ensures a long weapon durability due to minimal
approved and have been in service with various armed forces. All barrel wear and smoke residue build up. The muzzle flash is
rounds are subject to the strictest quality control criteria to meet minimised for a better concealment of shooters and gunners.
international standards.
5.56 x 45 FMJ (M193) 5.56 x 45 FMJ HA
Cu-Zn alloy jacket with a lead core This FMJ round is formed with a steel
casing, rear cover and runsaving Cu-Zn
• Exceptionally reliable infantry cartridge
available which meets all NATO
requirements • Developed from the Swiss Gw Pat 90
• Good accuracy • Significant penetration capacity:
• Highly reliable M193 round steel helmet at 300 m
• Sealed and waterproof • Reduced pollution due to the
• Works perfect even under extreme covered tail end
weather conditions and • Accuracy comparable to match
temperature fluctuations cartridges
SINTOX® – Reliable Low-Polluting Priming Technology
The most important point for choosing a primer is its reliability. exposed to during the firing process. This may lead to hazardous
RUAG has addressed this issue since 1928 with the invention overexposure. SINTOXv is a further development of the SINOXID-
of the most reliable, corrosion-free SINOXID-primer. However technology, providing the same undisputed reliability, but heavy
standard primers contain lead styphenate, which shooters can get metal-free.
• Excellent stability in critical storage conditions 5.56 x 45 LF FMJ SX
• Over 20 years successful on the market FMJ bullet with a Cu-Zn alloy core and jacket.
• Free of toxic heavy metals
• Good accuracy
• Consistent shooting characteristics
• Highly reliable even under extreme
weather conditions
• Latest lead free technology design
Lead, barium and antimony free

5.56 x 45 – Blank Ammunition for Combat Simulation
A key element of basic solider training around the world has Laser sensors provided by RUAG Defence can detect laser
been machine gun and assault rifle battle simulation using blank signals transmitted along the firing axis, collecting hit results, and
cartridges. The Blank Firing Attachment (BFA) seals the barrel indicating injuries with audible signals. The simulated battle can
at the muzzle to control gas pressure and ensure recoil of the be extended to the brigade level, and may even include the use
weapons function accurately and safely. In addition, it prevents of mechanised infantry troops and their vehicles. Electronic data
the emission of hot powder particles or foreign bodies, and such as GPS location information and real time statuses can be
mitigates the pressure of the exiting gases in the firing direction. collected and analysed after training.
5.56 x 45 Blank 5.56 x 45 Plastik Blank
Brass Blank cartridges have a greater Plastic Blank cartridges can be used in a great
toughness than plastic blanks which can variety of different weapons. They are very
be an advantage when fired from machine light and contain only little metal which al-
guns because they allow higher operating lows a different waste disposal concept.
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.
Combat simulation with light machine gun 5.56 x 45