5.56×30mm MINSAS
Indian personal defense weapon round
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The 5.56Ã30mm MINSAS is a firearm cartridge manufactured by India's Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for close-quarters combat use. It has an effective range of 300 metres (980 ft) and good penetration against body armor.[2] OFB claims it exhibits penetration superior to 9mm.[4]
| 5.56Ã30mm MINSAS | ||||||||
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| Type | Personal defense weapon | |||||||
| Place of origin | India | |||||||
| Service history | ||||||||
| Used by | Indian Armed Forces | |||||||
| Production history | ||||||||
| Designed | 2011 | |||||||
| Manufacturer | Ammunition Factory Khadki[1] | |||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||
| Bullet diameter | 5.56 mm (0.219 in) | |||||||
| Case length | 30 mm (1.2 in) | |||||||
| Overall length | 42 mm (1.7 in) | |||||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 300mm Source: [2][3] | ||||||||
The MINSAS is being manufactured at Ammunition Factory Khadki in Pune.[5]
Development
The first reports of the MINSAS being developed was from 2009 when the MSMC was announced to be in development.[6] DRDO reported that the MINSAS can penetrate both soft body armor and 3.5 mm MS plates at 100 meters.[3]
It was known as the 5.56Ã30mm INSAS, named after the planned INSAS carbine.[7]
Design
The 5.56Ã30mm MINSAS round has a total length of 42 mm and a total weight of 6 g.[8] The bullet length is 17mm and the weight is 2.6g.[8]
It has a range of up to 200 meters.[3] The cartridge has a muzzle velocity reportedly close to 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s), with a projectile of approximately 2.6 grams (40 grains).[9]
Types
The MINSAS is available in Ball, Drill, Proof and Blank-type rounds.[3]
Platforms
| Name | Country | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Venture Protective Carbine | India | Carbine | [10][11] |
| Amogh carbine | India | Carbine | [12] |
| Zittara | India (Based on the IWI Tavor) | Carbine | [13][14] |
See also
- .221 Remington Fireball - similar cartridge
