MINSAS

5.56×30mm MINSAS
Type Personal defense weapon
Place of origin  India
Service history
Used by Indian Armed Forces
Production history
Designer Armament Research and Development Establishment
Designed 2011
Manufacturer Ordnance Factories Board
Specifications
Bullet diameter 5.56 mm M193
Case length 30 mm

The 5.56×30mm MINSAS is an ammunition manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Board for close quarter battle use.[1] OFB claims that its penetration rate is better than 9mm caliber.[2]

It's currently chambered in the Modern Sub Machine Carbine and Amogh carbine.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Max Popenker. "Modern Sub Machine Carbine / MSMC submachine gun (India)". World Guns. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  2. ↑ "Indian MSMC carbine". Firearms World.
  3. ↑ ofbindia.gov.in - "Amogh 5.56mm carbine"


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