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The primary intention of publishing these ammunition tables is to enable the
visitor to better understand a multitude of
military ammunition cartridges.
The following descriptions (see below) can be used to decipher coding and
content of the ammunition tables provided.
The master listing of the values
described and presented can be found here:
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Ammunition Cartridge Reference Tables Column Descriptions
Metric Values / Metric Designations
The two key dimensions (both presented here) of a cartridge are the length of
the case and caliber. The caliber can be defined is the diameter (approximate)
of the projectile, or the inside diameter of the case when it’s empty. The
length can be defined as the length of the case only, bear in mind that this is
not including the projectile. These dimensions are here expressed in metric
terms (millimeters). A good example would be a 12.7 x 99 cartridge that has a
case with a caliber of 12.7mm and a length of 99mm (these are is, for your
reference, the dimensions of the 0.50 inch
Browning cartridge). In cases where
we present more than one number that is goven for the case length, it could be
found with different lengths. You’ll also find the third identifier which is the
type of rim. In most military cases of less than 40mm caliber are rimless,
therefore this means that the rim is the same size as the case body and
separated from it by an extractor groove. Keep in mind that most larger cases
are rimmed; the rim is larger than the body and forms a flange at the base.
These are identified by the letter R after the metric values presented. Also,
it’s important to note that not so common rim types are:
semi-rimmed or
semi-rimless (SR) with both a small extractor groove and a rim somewhat larger
than the body; belted (B) is somewhat similar to the rimless type except there
is a raised belt just above the extractor groove. Finally, there is rebated (RB,
or RR) in which the rim has a smaller diameter than the body.
Rim Diameter
From time to time the student of ammunition and cartridges will encounter
different cartridges that have the same caliber and case length. To better
understand such a case is useful to know the
rim diameter. The rim diameter can
also provide a elements for easier understanding of the relationship between
cartridges (it’s very common for new cartridges to be created by taking an
existing one and subsequently altering the caliber of it).
Country of Origin
Indicates the name of the country
(country of
origin) that produced the piece of ammunition.
Projectile
The projectile column indicates the weight of the projectile and the type of
projectile. The legend that may be used to decipher various
ammunition types
presented here is listed below:
B = Ball (I.E. Inert Metal, No Chemical Contents)
I = Incendiary
HE = High Explosive
AP =
Armor Piercing
APCR= AP, Composite, Rigid (Also Known As HVAP = High Velocity AP, And APHC = AP
Hard Core)
APDS = AP Discarding Sabot
APFSDS = AP Fin Stabilized DS
FAP = Frangible AP
T = Tracer
Velocity
Velocity values presented here outline the amounts of velocity associated with
the projectile.
Velocity is measured in meters per second at or close to the
muzzle. To convert to feet per second into metric system, please multiply values
presented by 3.28.
Weapon Name and Description
This gives the common name of the cartridge where this is different from the
metric designation in the first column (e.g. .50" Browning) and also indicates
the principal weapons the cartridge is associated with, plus their nationality.
Abbreviations used include: AMR =
anti-materiel rifle, AT =
anti-tank, ATR =
anti-tank rifle, a/c = aircraft, AA =
anti-aircraft, AFV =
armored fighting
vehicle, Oe = Oerlikon, HS = Hispano-Suiza, RhB = Rheinmetall Borsig, RCL =
recoilless
If values are presented in italics font – note that data is relating to
ammunition with limited service tenure or experimental ammunition.
Ammunition Info Credits
Data presented here is based on the research and material published at
cartridgecollectors . org
Wikipedia . org
Quarry . nildram . co . uk / ammotables . htm
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