5.56×30mm MINSAS
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The 5.56×30mm 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]
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5.56×30mm 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) | |||||||
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Test barrel length: 300mm Source(s): [2][3] |
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The MINSAS is being manufactured at Ammunition Factory Khadki in Pune.[5]