Ammunition Handbook Ver 6 2021
Ammunition Handbook Ver 6 2021
Ammunition Handbook Ver 6 2021
HANDBOOK
Edition 6, May 2021
WE ARE NAMMO
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
CORE BUSINESS
Ammunition
Nammo is a superior quality
producer of small, medium and
large caliber ammunition products.
Shoulder-Fired
Systems
Nammo has a broad range of
shoulder-fired systems covering
most of the warfighters’ needs in
today’s scenarios.
Rocket Motors
Nammo has unique competence
within engineering, analysis
and manufacturing of
high-performance rocket
motors and space applications.
Demilitarization
Nammo is a world leader
within environmentally
friendly demilitarization.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
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SMALL
CALIBER
AMMUNITION
Combat and training ammunition
Premium cartridge technology
Commercial brands ranging from
4.6 mm to 12.7 mm ammunition
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
Whether you are in the armed forces or are a military enthusiast, most people are
familiar with 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm rifle and machine gun ammunition.
These legendary rounds – standard across the NATO alliance and elsewhere –
have been fired by soldiers in combat around the world for decades, most
recently in regions such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Despite some criticism of these calibers in recent years, as well as the
introduction of future ammunition types such as the US Army’s 6.8 mm
intermediate round (designed for the Next Generation Squad Weapon), the
5.56 mm and 7.62 mm rounds will likely remain the preferred solutions for
most NATO and other Western allied forces for the foreseeable future.
With this in mind, the industry continues to ensure that NATO-standard
small arms ammunition remains effective and relevant in today’s
operating environments.
“Ammunition principles have been the same for 150 years, so what we are doing
is tuning and improving,” said Fredrik Erninge, Nammo’s Product Director of
Small Caliber Ammunition. “Over the last 10 years, we have been able to make
our ammunition more efficient, cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
“Making the ammunition more environmentally friendly is really a hot topic,”
he added.
Removing lead from bullets is seen as being particularly important, owing to its
harmful environmental effects. Lead has traditionally been used for the projectile’s
core, while its outer “jacket” is made of a harder metal such as copper. This is
often referred to as full metal jacket, or ball, ammunition.
Recognizing the effect on the environment and the soldiers that fire them, Nammo
has been striving for two decades to remove lead from its products. “Due to
customer requirements from the Scandinavian countries, we were very early in
developing lead-free alternatives – but it’s a topic that never ends,” said Erninge.
This is especially true with the European Union’s strict REACH regulations, which
in 2018 identified lead as a substance of very high concern. Copper (and its harder
alloy, brass) can also cause harm to the environment, and there are similar efforts
to reduce the use of this as well.
In terms of effectiveness, Nammo has also expanded its range of armor piercing
(AP) ammunition across its small caliber portfolio. The company utilizes materials
such as tungsten carbide, a compound of tungsten and carbon, which is extremely
hard and offers significant penetration capabilities against body armor and lightly
armored vehicles. Nammo has supplied the US Army with AP 5.56 mm and
7.62 mm rounds since the 1990s.
Nammo is also looking into lightweight polymer materials that could replace brass
cartridges, which are beneficial for the individual soldier in terms of lightening
the load as well as logistically for transporting ammunition boxes. Nammo is now
pursuing this technology further through its investment in MAC LLC.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
4.6 mm x 30
PLASTIC BLANK AMMUNITION
Mission
Plastic Blank Ammunition is non-lethal
ammunition designed to provide military
forces and law enforcement communities
with realistic training and maximum safety
at low cost. Plastic Blank Ammunition
allows training such as force on force
exercises and firearm familiarization.
Status
Qualified for use in HK MP7
with Blank Firing Attachment.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
AP 3
M995
Mission
Significantly increases the warfighter’s
lethality. Optimized projectile design with
a tungsten carbide core for penetration
of hard targets. Penetrates 12 mm rolled
homogeneous armor 300 HB at 100 m
and light body armor at normal
combat distances.
Status
Type classified by US Army
in 1996 as M995. Nammo
has been the sole supplier
since then. In service in
several countries. Combat
proven and in production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
AP 45
Mission
Incorporating Nammo’s knowledge on
tungsten carbide technologyand lead
free projectile design, the 5.56 mm AP 45
provides a cost-effective Armor Piercing (AP)
round for use in assault rifles and machine
guns. Military specified (STANAG 4172).
The heavy projectile provides increased
performance at long ranges.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
NATO BALL
M855
Mission
Standard ball round of M855 type. Can be
delivered linked togetherwith tracers,
dim tracers or Armor Piercing rounds
in any combination required to fit the
specific need. Also available in battle
packs like the M249 plastic magazine.
Status
In production and NATO
qualified as AC/225-127A.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
BALL NON TOXIC 4 HP
Mk2
Mission
Second generation of the non toxic,
lead free, high performance5.56 mm
cartridge. Optimized cartridge with flatter
trajectory and enhanced effect in all targets.
Status
In production. Qualified by
Norwegian defense forces
as NM255.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
DIM TRACER (IR) 4
Mk301 Mod 0
Mission
The infrared (IR) tracer is totally invisible
to the naked eye. It can only be seen
with Night Vision Devices (NVDs),
giving the user clear advantages
as a stealth fighter at night. Instant
ignition for short combat distances.
Status
Type classified by US Army and
United States Marine Corps
(Mk301 Mod 0). In service with
the US, Swedish, Norwegian and
UK defense forces. Combat
proven. Also available as a
non toxic, lead free cartridge.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
NATO TRACER
Mission
Standard tracer that supports the gunner
during firing engagements with a distinct
and clear trace, giving full trajectory control
out to typically 800 m.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
TRACER NON TOXIC 4
Mission
A non toxic, lead free tracer that supports
the gunner during firing engagements.
With a distinct and clear tracer, it gives full
trajectory control out to typically 800 m. Also
available as a direct ignition tracer suitable
for Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain
with short combat distances.
Status
In production and in service
with Swedish and Norwegian
defense forces.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
FRANGIBLE NON TOXIC 4 SEMI-JACKETED
Mission
Ammunition that fragments upon impact
with hard targets. Perfect for Close
Quarter Battle training or other situations in
which you want to avoid ricochets and
splash-back. The ammunition is military
specified and meets all applicable
NATO STANAG requirements.
Optimal for use in carbines. They are
100 percent lead free to reduce impact
on the environment and ensure a user
environment free from lead vapors.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
PLASTIC BLANK AMMUNITION
Mission
Plastic Blank Ammunition is non-lethal
ammunition designed to provide military
forces and law enforcement communities
with realistic training and maximum safety
at low cost. Plastic Blank Ammunition
allows training such as force on force
exercises and firearm familiarization.
Status
Qualified for use in Colt M16/M4,
C7/C8, FN Minimi, HK G36
family, HK 416 N/K and
Steyr Aug. Nammo provides a
Blank Firing Attachment for
HK 416 N/K.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
5.56 mm x 45
PSRTA
M862 A1
Mission
Plastic Short Range Training Ammunition
(PSRTA) is intended for use in training
areas where range restrictions preclude
the use of full range standard service
ammunition. The cartridges provide
the ability to increase the frequency of
carrying out realistic training scenarios,
even on restricted ranges, in built-up
areas and at shooting houses, therefore
enhancing the proficiency of the user.
Status
The ammunition is qualified to be
used in Colt M16/M4, C7/C8,
FN Minimi, HK G36 family,
HK 416 N/K, SIG 550/551,
SIG 552 family, and Steyr AUG.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
NATO BALL
Mission
NATO qualified standard ball round of M80
type. Can be delivered linked together with
tracers, dim tracers or Armor Piercing
rounds in any combination required
to fit the specific need.
Status
In production and NATO qualified
as AC/116-29A. First Article
approved by US Government.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
BALL 11 LONG RANGE
Mission
Military specified (STANAG 2310) cartridge
with a full metal jacket projectile providing
excellent accuracy at long ranges.
Suitable for semi-automatic rifles (DMR),
sniper rifles and machine guns. The high
projectile weight increases the impact
energy by 40 percent at 800 m compared
to a standard ball (M80).
Status
In production. Qualified by
Norwegian defense forces
as NM258.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
AP 11 LONG RANGE
Mission
Combining Nammo’s long-range
technology with world-leading tungsten
carbide Armor Piercing (AP) technology,
this cartridge provides superior penetration
capabilities, as well as excellent accuracy
at long ranges. This is a military
specified (STANAG 2310) cartridge with a
full metal jacket projectile that is suitable
for semi-automatic rifles (DMR), sniper
rifles and machine guns.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
AP 10
Mission
Utilizing Nammo’s knowledge of tungsten
carbide technology and lead free projectile
design, the 7.62 Armor Piercing (AP) 10
provides a cost-effective round for use in
assault rifles and machine guns. Military
specified (STANAG 2310). The heavy
projectile gives increased performance
at long ranges.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
AP 8
M993
Mission
Significantly increases the warfighter’s
lethality. Optimized projectile design with
a tungsten carbide core for penetration
of hard targets. Penetrates 18 mm rolled
homogeneous armor 300 HB at 100 m
and heavy body armor at normal
combat distances.
Status
Type classified by US Army in 1996
as M993. Nammo has been the
sole supplier. In service in several
countries. Combat proven and in
production.Also available as a
non toxic, lead free round.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
BALL NON TOXIC 9 HP
Mission
The cartridge has an improved performance
compared to the standard NATO Ball and
is 100 percent lead free. Exists in all three
NATO calibers – both as ball and tracer.
Status
The world’s only NATO qualified
7.62 mm “green” ball round totally
free from lead. In service with
Swedish and Norwegian defense
forces. Combat proven and NATO
qualified as AC/116-32A.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
NATO TRACER
Mission
Standard tracer that supports the gunner
during firing engagements with a distinct
and clear tracer, giving full trajectory
control out to typically 900 m.
Status
In production and NATO
qualified as AC/116-30A.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
TRACER NON TOXIC 9
Mission
A non toxic, lead free tracer that supports
the gunner during firing engagements with a
distinct and clear tracer, giving full trajectory
control out to typically 900 m. Also available
as direct ignition tracer suitable for Military
Operations on Urbanized Terrain with short
combat distances.
Status
The world’s only NATO qualified
“green” tracer round totally
free from lead. In service with
Swedish and Norwegian defense
forces. Combat proven and NATO
qualified as AC/116-37A.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
DIM TRACER (IR) 9
Mission
The infrared (IR) tracer is totally invisible
to the naked eye. It can only be seen with
Night Vision Devices (NVDs), giving the user
clear a
dvantages as a stealth fighter at night.
Instant ignition for short combat distances.
Status
In service with Swedish,
Norwegian and UK defense
forces. Combat proven. Also
available as a non toxic, lead
free cartridge.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
BALL NON TOXIC 6 RR
Mission
Lead free cartridge that has the same
performance as NATO Ball up to a
distance of 200 m, but with a safety fan
of a maximum 1 500 m (compared to
4 300 m for a NATO Ball). For use in
populated,sensitive areas and in the
protection of airports, harbors,
embassies and dangerous goods
transportation vehicles. An excellent
cartridge for training on small ranges,
restricted areas and moving platforms,
for example RWS.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
FRANGIBLE NON TOXIC 9 OPEN TIP
Mission
Ammunition that fragments upon impact
with hard targets. Perfect for Close Quarter
Battle training or other situations in which
you want to avoid ricochets and splash-back.
The ammunition is military specified
and meets all applicable NATO
STANAG requirements. Optimal for
use in carbines and DMRs. It is 100
percent lead free to reduce impact on
the environment and ensure a user
environment free from lead vapors.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
TRACER NON TOXIC 6 RR
Mission
A lead free cartridge that has the same
performance as NATO Tracer up to a distance
of 200 m, but with a safety fan of a maximum
1 500 m (compared to 4 300 m for a
NATO Ball). For use in populated, sensitive
areas. An excellent cartridge for training
in small ranges, restricted areas and
from moving platforms, for example RWS.
Preferably linked together with
7.62 Ball Non Toxic 6 Reduced
Range (RR) for use in machine guns.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
PLASTIC BLANK AMMUNITION
Mission
Plastic Blank Ammunition is non-lethal
ammunition designed to provide military
forces and law enforcement communities
with realistic training and maximum safety
at low cost. Plastic Blank Ammunition
allows training such as force on force
exercises and firearm familiarization.
Status
The ammunition exists in two different
lengths, both qualified for use in
Sniper Bolt Rifles, HK G3, MG 3,
FN MAG and FN Minimi. Nammo also
provides Blank Firing Attachments
and Cartridge Discriminator.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
PSRTA
Mission
Plastic Short Range Training Ammunition
(PSRTA) is intended for use in training
areas where range restrictions preclude
the use of full range standard service
ammunition. The cartridges provide
the ability to increase the frequency of
carrying out realistic training scenarios,
even on restricted ranges, in built-up
areas and at shooting houses, therefore
enhancing the proficiency of the user.
Status
Nammo supplies Firing
Attachment and Practice Bolt
for HK G3, as well as Firing
Attachment for MG 3.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
Mission
This ammunition fragments upon impact
with hard targets. It is perfect for Close
Quarter Battle training or other situations
where it’s desirable to avoid ricochets and
splash-back. The ammunition is military
specified and meets all applicable
NATO STANAG requirements.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
Mission
Ammunition for stealth operations.
The high mass projectile ensures reliable
function in automatic weapons and
good terminal effects. Optimized for
function in weapons with short barrels
and sound suppressors.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
.308 WINCHESTER D46
Mission
Often copied, never equaled. The legendary
D46 in caliber 7.62 is the product by
which all others of its type are measured.
Manufactured to the strictest tolerances
for concentricity, uniformity of shape and
weight, it has been shooting its way into
the record books since the 1930s.
Status
In production for over 80 years
and still used by professionals.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
.308 WINCHESTER LOCK BASE
Mission
Unbeatable accuracy over extra long
distances. The Lock Base tail structure
also provides exceptional precision at
high pressures and high muzzle velocities.
The full metal jacket boat tail configuration
reduces drag and provides a
flatter trajectory.
Status
B476 is regular service
ammunition for several
Armed Forces.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
.308 WINCHESTER SEMI-AUTO
Mission
The .308 Winchester FMJBT semi-auto
cartridge is designed for optimal ballistic
performance in shorter barrels
(12–20 inches). This tactical cartridge
works flawlessly with DMR-type
semi-auto rifles.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
.308 WINCHESTER SCENAR
Mission
Scenar is an extremely accurate
Open-Tip Match (OTM) bullet. A boat
tail base gives an outstanding ballistic
coefficient. Nammo’s Scenar projectiles
deliver superb results at long ranges.
Status
Used by multiple Special Forces
around the world.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
.308 WINCHESTER AP
Mission
Lapua®’s Armor Piercing (AP) is the
most accurate AP ammunition that
is manufactured using proven match
grade technology. It provides excellent
penetration against extra hard targets.
Status
Used by several Armed Forces
and police forces needing
extreme penetrating power and
accuracy. Extra hard tungsten
carbide based penetrator.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
7.62 mm x 51
.308 WINCHESTER SUBSONIC
Mission
This ammunition is the most widely used
7.62 mm caliber subsonic ammunition
for military and law enforcement special
operations. Designed specifically for
specialized short barrel tactical rifles
that have sound suppressors.
Status
Most sold and most accurate
factory subsonic ammunition
in this caliber.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
8.6 mm x 70
.338 LAPUA® MAGNUM LOCK BASE
Mission
Unbeatable accuracy over extra long
distances. The Lock Base tail structure
also provides exceptional precision at
high pressures and high muzzle velocities.
The full metal jacket boat tail configuration
reduces drag and provides a
flatter trajectory.
Status
Service ammunition of
several Armed Forces.
In operation since 1998.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
8.6 mm x 70
.338 LAPUA® MAGNUM SCENAR
Mission
Scenar is an extremely accurate
Open-Tip Match (OTM) bullet. A boat tail
base delivers an outstanding ballistic
coefficient. Lapua® Scenar bullets deliver
superb results at long ranges.
Status
Used by multiple Special Forces
around the world.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
8.6 mm x 70
.338 LAPUA® MAGNUM SOLID
Mission
Bullet construction with valve design
provides maximum shock effect
over a wide terminal velocity range
(500–1 000 m/s). For operational
purposes, the solid frame construction
enables astraight bullet path through
laminated glass without fragmentation.
Status
Used for glass penetration.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
8.6 mm x 70
.338 LAPUA® MAGNUM AP
Mission
Lapua®’s Armor Piercing (AP) is the
most accurate AP ammunition that is
manufactured using proven match
grade technology. It provides excellent
penetration against extra hard targets.
Status
Used by several Armed Forces
needing extreme penetrating
power and accuracy. Extra
hard tungsten carbide based
penetrator of special design.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
8.6 mm x 70
.338 LAPUA® API
Mission
Designed to be used against vehicles and
structures in situationswhen excellent
penetration, incendiary and point of impact
indication are required. The Armor
Piercing Incendiary (API) bullet is designed
to meet current insensitive munitions
standards. Classified as 1.4S.
Status
Latest development
in this caliber used
by top professionals.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
8.6 mm x 70
.338 LAPUA® MAGNUM PROOF,
DRILL AND BLANK
Mission
High Pressure Proof, Drill and Blank
cartridges complete the .338 Lapua®
Magnum family.
Status
Produced on request.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
9 mm x 19
BALL 7 HP
Mission
Optimized to penetrate body armor.
Penetrates more than 50 layers of
Para-Aramide at 6 m or 3 mm steel
at 75 m. Suitable for Special Forces or police
units using weapons like Glock, MP-9
and HK MP5.
Status
In service with several forces.
Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
9 mm x 19
BALL NON TOXIC 7 HP
Mission
A 100 percent lead free High Performance
(HP) cartridge that can penetrate more
than 50 layers of Para-Aramide at 6 m or
3 mm steel at 75 m. Suitable for Special
Forces or police units using weapons like
Glock, MP-9 and HK MP5.
Status
World’s only NATO qualified
9 mm “green” round totally free
from lead. In service with several
forces. Combat proven and NATO
qualified as AC/116-XVIA.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
9 mm x 19
FRANGIBLE NON TOXIC 6
Mission
Ammunition that fragments upon impact
with hard targets. Perfect for Close Quarter
Battle training or other situations in which
you want to avoid ricochets and splash-back.
The ammunition is military specified
and meets all applicable NATO STANAG
requirements. Optimal for use in pistols
and submachine guns. It is 100 percent
lead free to reduce impact on the
environment and ensure a user
environment free from lead vapors.
Status
In production.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
BALL (.50 CAL)
Mission
Standard .50 caliber ball round for
general purpose use in machine guns,
which can be linked together with or
without tracer rounds.
Projectile weight 42 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Maximum dispersion at 550 m SD ≤ 300 mm
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified for use in
Browning M2HB, M2 QCB,
M2 Flex & Turret, M2 Manroy QCB,
M2 CIS-50 and M3A3. First Article
approved by US Government.
Equivalent to M33.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
TRACER (.50 CAL)
Mission
Standard .50 caliber tracer round, ballistically
matched to the standard ball rounds, for
use in machine guns, which can be linked
together with ball rounds.
Projectile weight 40 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Maximum dispersion at 550 m SD ≤ 400 mm
Tracer 1 500 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified for use in
Browning M2HB, M2 QCB,
M2 Flex & Turret, M2 Manroy QCB
and M2 CIS-50. Equivalent to M17.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
SG BALL (.50 CAL)
NM241 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Ball round for use against soft targets
with extreme accuracy at long ranges.
Projectile weight 46 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 300 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 70–100 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
SG-T BALL TRACER (.50 CAL)
NM242 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Ball round with tracer for use against soft
targets with extreme accuracy at long
ranges. The tracer ignites before 200 m
and burns out to a minimum of 1 500 m.
Projectile weight 43 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 200 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 400 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 100–150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Tracer Visible < 200 m to ≥ 1 500 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50,
Rangemaster .50 and
Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
SG-M (.50 CAL)
Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Ball round with marker/spotter function,
extreme accuracy at long ranges. Upon
impact the round will produce a marker
flash, making it easy to spot.
Projectile weight 43 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 300 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 70-100 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
SG-DT (IR) (.50 CAL)
NM260 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Ball round with tracer for use against soft
targets with extreme accuracy at long
ranges. The infrared (IR) tracer is only
visible with Night Vision Equipment and
completely invisible to the naked eye. The
IR tracer burns for more than 1 000 m,
making the gunner position untraceable as
well as not lighting up the surroundings as
with conventional tracers. This makes it
the ideal round for night operations.
Projectile weight 43 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 200 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 400 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 100-150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Penetration N/A
Infrared, visible with NVG ≤ 200 m,
Tracer
≥ 1 000 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
API (.50 CAL)
Mission
Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round
for machine gun use. The hard steel core
together with the incendiary composition
provide excellent performance against
material/light armor targets.
Projectile weight 42 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Maximum dispersion at 550 m SD ≤ 300 mm
Penetration 22 mm (321–375 HB) at 100 m
Tracer N/A
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified for use in
Browning M2HB, M2 QCB,
M2 Flex & Turret, M2 CIS-50
and M3A3. First Article
approved by US Government.
Equivalent to M8.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
API-T (.50 CAL)
Mission
Tracer round ballistically matched to the
Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round, for
use in machine guns, which can be linked
together with the API rounds.
Projectile weight 40 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Maximum dispersion at 550 m SD ≤ 400 mm
Penetration 22 mm (321–375 HB) at 100 m
Tracer Visible from 200 m to 1 500 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified for use in
Browning M2HB, M2 QCB,
M2 Flex & Turret, M2 Manroy QCB
and M2 CIS-50. Equivalent to M20.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
AP-S (.50 CAL)
NM185 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Armor Piercing (AP) round for extreme
accuracy and high penetration capability
against material targets. A large tungsten
carbide penetrator provides excellent
armor penetration (22 mm armored steel at
700 m). Targets range from light material
to light armored vehicles.
Projectile weight 47 g
Velocity V24 893 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 300 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 70–100 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Penetration requirement 22 mm RHA at 100 m
Penetration capability 22 mm RHA at 700 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. More than 15
user countries in different
applications. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
API-S (.50 CAL)
NM173 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Armor Piercing (AP) round for extreme
accuracy and high penetrationcapability
against material targets. A large tungsten
carbide penetrator provides excellent
armor penetration (22 mm armored steel
at 700 m) with an incendiary/marker effect
for spotting purposes. Targets range from
light material to light armored vehicles.
Projectile weight 47 g
Velocity V24 893 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 300 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 70–100 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Penetration requirement 22 mm RHA at 100 m
Penetration capability 22 mm RHA at 700 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB, M2 QCB,
M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50, AI AX-50,
AS-50, HECATE PGM, McMillan
TAC-50, Rangemaster .50 and
Steyr .50. More than 15 user
countries in different applications.
Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
MP (.50 CAL)
NM140F3 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
The new and improved Multipurpose F3
version gives better penetration, fragment
pattern, accuracy and improved safety.
It has enhanced penetration capability
and fulfills STANAG AP requirements.
The round has more fragments than
the old version and, with a temperature
stable propellant from extreme
-54°C (-62°F) up to +71°C (161°F),
it has excellent ballistic performance.
Projectile weight 43 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 300 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 40–60 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Penetration requirement 22 mm RHA at 100 m
Penetration capability 10.6 mm steel 321–375 HB at 30° at 1 000 m
Tracer N/A
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. More than 15 user
countries in different applications.
Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
MP-T (.50 CAL)
NM160F3 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
The new and improved Multipurpose-Trace F3
version gives better penetration, fragment
pattern, accuracy and improved safety.
It has enhanced penetration and fulfills
full STANAG AP requirements. The round
has more fragments than the old version
and, with a temperature stable propellant
from -54°C (-62°F) up to +71°C (+161°F),
it has excellent ballistic performance. The
tracer has a dark zone from 50–200 m and
burnout to a minimum of 1 500 m.
Projectile weight 44 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 200 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 400 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 100–120 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Penetration requirement 22 mm RHA at 100 m
Penetration capability 10.6 mm steel 321–375 HB at 30° at 1 000 m
Tracer Visible < 200 m to ≥ 1 500 m
Service temperature -54°C to +71°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
MP-DT (IR) (.50 CAL)
Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
The Multipurpose round with an infrared
(IR) tracer is for use against material
targets. The high explosive, together
with a tungsten carbide penetration
and incendiary composition, give blast,
fragmentation and incendiary effects,
as well as excellent armor penetration
capabilities and extreme accuracy at long
ranges. The IR tracer burns for more
than 1 000 m, making the gunner position
untraceable as well as not lighting up the
surroundings as conventional tracers.
This makes the round ideal for
night operations.
Projectile weight 44 g
Velocity V24 903 m/s
Requirement Grade A SD ≤ 200 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m Grade B SD ≤ 400 mm
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 100–120 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Penetration requirement 22 mm RHA at 100 m
Penetration capability 10.6 mm steel 321–375 HB at 30° at 1 000 m
Tracer Visible < 200 m to ≥ 1 000 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +63°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
RR (.50 CAL)
NM243 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Reduced range ball round with enhanced
accuracy for use in both a training and
an operational environment. Ballistics
match standard ball round out to 800 m.
Maximum Ricochet Range 2 630 m.
Projectile weight 43 g
Velocity V24 940 m/s
Requirement Grade A/Grade B SD ≤ 300 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 70–100 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
MP Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
TP
RR/RR-T
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
4600 m
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
1050 m
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
RR-T (.50 CAL)
NM244 Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Reduced range ball round with enhanced
accuracy for use in both a training and an
operational environment. Ballistics match
standard ball round out to 800 m.
Maximum Ricochet Range 2 780 m.
The tracer has a 50 m dark zone,
which prevents gunner blindness
and traceabilityfrom the target area.
The tracer burns for more than 1 000 m,
making it ideal for night operations.
Projectile weight 38 g
Velocity V24 940 m/s
Requirement Grade A/Grade B SD ≤ 400 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 100–150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Tracer Visible < 200 m to ≥ 1 000 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
12.7-RRT-29in-4dof 12.7-RRT-45in-4dof
12.7-RR-29in-4dof 12.7-RR-45in-4dof
12.7-Barrett-MPs
2 000
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
RR-DT (IR) (.50 CAL)
Grade A (Match Grade) and Grade B (Linked)
Mission
Reduced range ball round with enhanced
accuracy for use in both training and
operational environments. Ballistics
match with s tandard ball round out to
800 m. Maximum Ricochet Range 2 780 m.
The infrared (IR) tracer is only visible with Night
Vision Equipment and completely invisible
to the naked eye. The infrared tracer burns
for more than 1 000 m, making the gunner
position not traceable as well as not lighting
up the surroundings as conventional tracers.
This makes the round ideal for
night operations.
Projectile weight 38 g
Velocity V24 940 m/s
Requirement Grade A/Grade B SD ≤ 400 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Capability Grade A SD ≤ 100–150 mm
maximum dispersion at 550 m
Tracer Visible < 200 m to ≥ 1 000 m
Service temperature -54°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
Status
Qualified in Browning M2HB,
M2 QCB, M2 NM218, FNH M3M
& M3P, CIS-50, Barrett M82,
Barrett M107, AI AW-50,
AI AX-50, AS-50, HECATE PGM,
McMillan TAC-50, Rangemaster .50
and Steyr .50. Combat proven.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
POLYMER CASED AMMUNITION (.50 CAL) (MAC)
Mission
Nammo has introduced the fully compliant
MIL-DTL-10190F .50 caliber polymer
ammunition. Reduces weight by up to
30 percent, depending on configuration.
Conventional projectile
Polymer link
Status
Qualified, fielded and in current
use by the US military. Any .50 cal projectile
• Ball
• Tracer
• API
• API-T
• Multipurpose
• Reduced range
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
PLASTIC BLANK AMMUNITION (.50 CAL)
Mission
Plastic Blank Ammunition is non-lethal
ammunition designed to provide military
forces and law enforcement communities
with realistic training and maximum safety
at low cost. Plastic Blank Ammunition
allows training such as force on force
exercises and firearm familiarization.
Status
Ammunition for use in cal .50
M2 and QCB weapons. Nammo
has developed a plastic link
and adapted the cartridge thus
reducing the wear and tear of
the feeding system. Nammo
delivers Recoil Amplifiers,
Blank Firing Attachment and
cartridge discriminator.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
12.7 mm x 99
PSRTA-T (.50 CAL)
Mission
Plastic Short Range Training Ammunition
with Tracer (PSRTA-T) is intended for use
in training areas where range restrictions
preclude the use of full range standard
service ammunition. The cartridges provide
the ability to increase the frequency of
carrying out realistic training scenarios,
even on restricted ranges, in built-up
areas and at shooting houses, therefore
enhancing the proficiency of the user.
The cartridges offer an operational
temperature range of -30°C to +40°C.
Status
For use with Firing Attachment
supplied by Nammo. Lethal
within training distance.
In service.
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SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION
DRILL ROUNDS
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
Premium quality
drill rounds – for
professional training
• Weight and center of gravity equal
to standard ball cartridges
• Made of nickel-plated brass
(minimum weapon fatigue)
• Highest training functionality
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MEDIUM
CALIBER
AMMUNITION
Combat and training ammunition for
army, navy and air force applications
Programmable ammunition technology
Technologies including Armor Piercing,
Dim Trace, Lead Free, Multipurpose
and Plastic Training
MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
Grenade launchers
have been shown to
be extremely effective
in combat, providing
significant firepower
against enemy forces in a variety of battlefield
scenarios. The powerful 40 mm x 53 grenade is
particularly potent, and over recent years
has seen several capability enhancements to address
emerging threats, including weaponized UAVs.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 102
MP LD M70 AND MP LD M70 A1
Mission
The 20 mm x 102 Multipurpose Low-Drag
(MP LD) round is the superior aircraft
ammunition, designed to defeat
multi-spectrum target types up to light
armored vehicles. The projectile’s
low-drag design maintains higher velocity
and reduces the time of flight, compared to
the M50 series. Lower flight time increases
hit probability, and higher impact velocity
improves lethality. The round is initiated
by pyrotechnics and has a natural delay,
ensuring delivery of the incendiary, blast
and fragmentation effects inside the target.
The Multipurpose technology is the same
as used in the PGU-28 A/B round, and the
round has similar design and performance
characteristics. They are available with
both copper (MP LD M70) and sintered
iron (MP LD M70 A1) rotating bands, and
comply with STANAG 3585 requirements.
Status
Qualified for use in M61,
M197 and M39 guns.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 102
TP-RRR LD AND TP-RRR LD M2
Mission
The 20 mm x 102 TP-RRR LD ammunition
is designed for training purposes and has a
Reduced Ricochet Risk (RRR) effect. The
projectile disintegrates when impacting the
target, creating high drag fragments with no
ballistic properties which are unable to reach
the aircraft flight path, providing a reduced
surface danger zone. The rounds are
successfully used as suppressive fire in
offensive missions when low collateral
damage is of importance. With its low drag
design, they have a ballistic match to the
20 mm MP LD M70 A1. The rounds are
available with both copper (TP-RRR LD) and
sintered iron (TP-RRR LD M2) rotating bands,
and comply with STANAG 3585 requirements.
Status
Qualified for use in M61,
M197 and M39 guns.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 102
TP LD M12 AND TP-T LD M13
Mission
The 20 mm x 102 TP LD M12 is training
ammunition with design and performance
characteristics equal to the PGU 27A/B.
With its low drag design, it has a ballistic
match to the 20 mm MP LD M70 A1. The
20 mm x 102 TP-T LD M13 is a training
ammunition with a tracer, equal to the
PGU 30A/B. Both rounds comply with
STANAG 3585 requirements.
Status
Qualified for use in M61,
M197 and M39 guns.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 102
MP M70 A2
Mission
The 20 mm x 102 Multipurpose ammunition
is designed to defeat targets ranging
from all kinds of aircraft to light armored
vehicles. The round has ballistics equal
to M50 series rounds and is used on both
fighter aircraft and attack helicopters. It is
initiated by pyrotechnics and has a natural
delay, ensuring delivery of the incendiary,
blast and fragmentation effects inside the
target. The round complies with
STANAG 3585 requirements.
Status
Qualified for use in M61,
M197 and M39 guns.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 102
TP-M
Mission
20 mm x 102 TP-Marker is a training
ammunition with a marker/spotter function.
The round has an inert TP body, with a
pyrotechnic-filled nose cap providing
a flash effect when hitting the target,
giving the same visual effect as firing live
Multipurpose rounds. This provides the
shooters with a realistic training scenario,
without using combat rounds. It has an
M50 series design and a ballistic match to
the 20 mm MP M70 A2, and complies with
STANAG 3585 requirements.
Status
Qualified for use in the
M197 gun.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 102
TP AND TP-T
Mission
This training ammunition is for use on
aircraft equipped with 20 mm Vulcan guns.
It is available with or without a tracer,
and both variants comply with
STANAG 3585 requirements.
Status
Qualified for M61 and M39 guns.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 128
HEI/SD AND HEI-T/SD
Mission
Highly efficient High Explosive/Incendiary
(HEI) rounds for anti-aircraft use on the
Oerlikon guns.
Status
Qualified for use in Oerlikon
20/85 and Oerlikon 20/120
by Spanish MoD.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 128
SAPHEI/SD
Mission
Armor Piercing/High Explosive/Incendiary
(SAPHEI) round for anti-aircraft use on
20 mm Oerlikon guns.
Status
is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 128
API-T
Mission
Traced Armor Piercing/Incendiary (API)
round for anti-aircraft use on 20 mm
Oerlikon guns.
Status
Qualified for use in Oerlikon
20/85 and Oerlikon 20/120
by Spanish MoD.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 128
TP AND TP-T
Mission
Training ammunition for use on Oerlikon
anti-aircraft guns. Ballistically matched to the
HEI/SD, HEI-T/SD, API-T and SAPHEI/SD
combat rounds.
Status
Qualified for use in Oerlikon
20/85 and Oerlikon 20/120
by Spanish MoD.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
20 mm x 139
MP-T SD
NM75 F2/DM91
Mission
The 20 mm x 139 Multipurpose ammunition
with tracer and self-destruct device is
designed to defeat a broad spectrum of
targets, ranging from all kinds of soft skinned
air and ground targets up to light armored
and semi-hard targets. The tracer gives the
shooter target correction information and the
self-destruct device minimizes the risk for
collateral damage. The hardened steel body
with explosive filling gives significant
penetration, blast, incendiary and
fragmentation effects. The pyrotechnical
initiation chain gives a natural delay ensuring
all effects are delivered inside the target.
Status
Designated by BAAINBw in
Germany with the number DM91
and the Norwegian Army with
NM75 F2. Qualified for use in
the Mk20 Rh202, the Giat F2 gun
and the Denel GI-2.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
SAPHEI-T
PGU-32/U
Mission
The 25 mm x 137 PGU-32/U SAPHEI-T
features the Multipurpose technology with
tracer, and is designed to defeat all kinds
of soft targets as well as light armor targets.
Pyrotechnical initiation provides a delay,
ensuring the incendiary, blast and
fragmentation effects are delivered inside
the target, and a high graze angle sensitivity.
Status
Qualified for use in the
M242 Bushmaster gun,
the GAU-12 for AV-8/B
and GAU-22 for F-35.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
APEX
PGU-47/U
Mission
The APEX is designed to defeat a
multi-spectrum of target types ranging
from air targets to both soft and armored
ground targets. It has an explosive filled
warhead, with a delayed initiation, so the
blast, fragments and incendiary effect are
delivered inside the target. A penetrator
in the nose gives enhanced penetration
capabilities. The APEX is designed
specifically for the F-35 fighter,
but it may also be used on platforms
with a M242 Bushmaster gun.
Status
Ongoing integration activities for
all three F-35 variants.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
TP-RRR AND TP-T RRR
PGU-51/B
Mission
The ultimate choice of training ammunition
for the F-35. With a ballistic match to
25 mm x 137 APEX/PGU-47/U and the
Reduced Ricochet Risk (RRR) effect,
it provides the safest gun training for
pilot and aircraft, and a reduced surface
danger zone. The round also features
penetration and fragmentation properties,
making it a good supplement to the
combat round in scenarios where low
collateral damage is of importance.
It is available both with and without
a tracer, and is the only training
round with a tracer for the F-35.
Status
Undergoing ground qualification
in the GAU-22/A and will be
qualified in the F-35 CTOL.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
MP-T SD
Mk2
Mission
The 25 mm x 137 Multipurpose ammunition
with tracer and self-destruct device is
designed to defeat a broad range of targets
ranging from all kinds of soft skinned
targets up to semi-hard armored targets
and building constructions. The round is
well known for its low dispersion and the
self-destruct function minimizes the risk for
collateral damage. Initiated by pyrotechnics
with a natural delay to ensure delivery of the
incendiary, blast and fragmentation effects
inside the target.
Status
Photo: Italian Army photographers
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
HEI AND HEI-T
Mission
Superior performance High
Explosive/Incendiary (HEI) rounds with
steel cartridge case for anti-personnel
and anti-materiel use in Bushmaster
and Oerlikon KBA guns.
Status
Qualified for use in
Bushmaster M242 and Oerlikon KBA.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
HEI/SD AND HEI-T/SD
Mission
Superior performance High
Explosive/Incendiary (HEI) rounds with
steel cartridge case for anti-personnel
and anti-materiel use on Bushmaster
and Oerlikon KBA guns.
Status
Qualified for use in Bushmaster
M242 and Oerlikon KBA.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
SAPHEI/SD AND SAPHEI-T/SD
Mission
Armor Piercing/High Explosive/Incendiary
(SAPHEI) rounds with steel cartridge case
for use against a variety of targets (light
armor and materiel) in Bushmaster and
Oerlikon KBA guns.
Status
Qualified for use in
Bushmaster M242
and the KBA gun.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
TP AND TP-T
Mission
Steel case training ammunition
for use on armored vehicles equipped
with Bushmaster or Oerlikon KBA guns.
Ballistically matched to the HEI and
SAPHEI rounds.
Status
Qualified for use in Bushmaster
M242 and Oerlikon KBA.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
25 mm x 137
PLASTIC BLANK AMMUNITION
Mission
Plastic Blank Ammunition is non-lethal
ammunition designed to provide military
forces and law enforcement with realistic
training and maximum safety at low cost.
Plastic Blank Ammunition allows training
such as force on force exercises and
firearm familiarization.
Status
Qualified in 25 mm M242
Bushmaster Automatic Cannon
equipped with ATK Hangfire
Override Module (HOM), which
gives original rate of fire
(200 rpm). In service.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
27 mm x 145
MP
DM73
Mission
The 27 mm x 145 Multipurpose ammunition
is the ideal choice for defeating both aircraft
and semi-hard ground targets. The round
has a large HE charge giving it a powerful
blast, incendiary and fragmentation effect,
and the pyrotechnical initiation with delay
ensures the effects are delivered inside
the target.
Status
Qualified for use
in Eurofighter Typhoon
and the Tornado aircraft.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
27 mm x 145
TP-RRR
DM68
Mission
The 27 mm x 145 TP-RRR ammunition
is a training round with Reduced Ricochet
Risk design. The projectile disintegrates
when impacting the target, creating high
drag fragments with no ballistic properties
which are unable to reach the aircraft flight
path. The round ensures safe training
for personnel and aircraft.
Status
Qualified for use in the
JAS 39 Gripen aircraft.
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MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION
30 mm x 113
TP AND TP-T
Mission
Steel case training ammunition
for use in airborne DEFA guns.
Status
Qualified for use in DEFA guns.
30 mm x 173
HEI AND HEI-T
Mission
Steel case High Explosive/Incendiary
(HEI) rounds suitable for anti-materiel/
anti-personnel use on Bushmaster II
and Mauser MK30 guns.
Status
Qualified for use in Mauser MK30
and Bushmaster II/MK44.
30 mm x 173
HEI/SD AND HEI-T/SD
Mission
Steel case High Explosive/Incendiary
(HEI) rounds suitable for anti-materiel/
anti-personnel use in Bushmaster II
and Mauser MK30 guns.
Status
Qualified for use in Mauser MK30
and Bushmaster II MK44.
30 mm x 173
SAPHEI/SD AND SAPHEI-T/SD
Mission
Armor Piercing/High Explosive/Incendiary
(SAPHEI) rounds with steel cartridge case
for use against a variety of targets (light
armor and materiel) in Bushmaster II and
Mauser Mk30.
Status
Qualified for use in Mauser
Mk30 and Bushmaster II Mk44.
30 mm x 173
MP-T/SD
NM 222/Mk 264
Mission
This round is the ultimate choice for
different target scenarios. The MP-T/SD
round provides excellent penetration,
blast, fragmentation and incendiary effects
against a multiple range of targets.
Status
Qualified in Bushmaster II Mk44,
Mauser Mk 30-2 and
DLS CAMGUN 30 GI-30.
More than 13 user countries
in different applications.
Combat proven.
30 mm x 173
APFSDS-T
NM225/Mk258 Mod 0
Mission
The 30 mm x 173 APFSDS-T is designed
to defeat the armor threats of today
and tomorrow, such as infantry fighting
vehicles, armored helicopters and other
vehicles with heavy protection. The round
has an extremely low drag coefficient giving
short time of flight, high accuracy and
superior penetration capabilities at more
than 4 000 m. The tungsten penetrator
is designed to provide high energy and
maximum penetration capability.
Status
Qualified for use in the
Bushmaster II Mk44 and
DLS CAMGUN 30 GI-30.
30 mm x 173
APFSDS-T
Mk258 Mod 1 Swimmer
Mission
The Mk258 Mod 1 APFSDS-T Swimmer round
is the most advanced ammunition technology
available. It is effective towards various
surface threats, small- to medium-sized
boats, personal watercraft that can be loaded
with explosives and submerged targets,
or it can be fired through the waves before
impacting the target. The tungsten penetrator
provides short time of flight, high impact
energy and maximum penetration capability
to more than 4 000 m.
Status
Qualified for use in the
Bushmaster II Mk44 and
DLS CAMGUN 30 GI-30.
Qualified for service with
US Navy/Marine Corps.
30 mm x 173
TP-T
NM219/Mk270
Mission
The 30 mm x 173 TP-T round is developed
to be a ballistic match to the MP-T/SD
NM222/Mk264. Precision tests show
superb accuracy out to distances of 3 000 m.
-500
-1 000
-1 500
-2 000
-1 000 0 1 000
Horizontal (mm)
30 mm x 173
TPDS-T AND APDS-T
NM245/Mk320
Mission
This round offers realistic and effective
training with a ballistic match to the
APFSDS-T out to 1 200 m. It reduces the
need for specific training areas with kinetic
energy penetrators. It has the same safety
template as the TP-T with a maximum
range of 8 500 m. It also features short
range war capabilities against a wide
range of armor targets.
Status
Qualified for use in the
Bushmaster II Mk44
and DLS CAMGUN 30 GI-30.
30 mm x 173
PSRTA-T
Mission
Plastic Short Range Training Ammunition
with Tracer (PSRTA-T) is intended for use
in training areas where range restrictions
preclude the use of full range standard
service ammunition. The cartridges provide
the ability to increase the frequency of
carrying out realistic training scenarios,
even on restricted ranges, in built-up
areas and at shooting houses, therefore
enhancing the proficiency of the user.
Projectile weight 45 g
Operational temperature -30°C
Service temperature
to +63°C
Temperature and storage conditions
Storage temperature
as for live ammunition
Safety area 1 200 m
Shelf life 15 years
Status
The 30 mm PSRTA is qualified
for use in the Bushmaster II
Mk44 and CAMGUN. Use of
a Hangfire Override Module
is optional.
30 mm x 173
PLASTIC BLANK AMMUNITION
Mission
Plastic Blank Ammunition is non-lethal
ammunition designed to provide military
forces and law enforcement communities
with realistic training and maximum safety
at low cost. Plastic Blank A mmunition
allows training such as force on force
exercises and firearm familiarization.
Status
Qualified in 30 mm Mk II
Bushmaster Automatic Cannon/
Bushmaster II. ATK Hangfire
Override Module (HOM) gives
original rate of fire (200 rpm).
Without the ATK HOM original
rate of fire is reduced (60 rpm).
35 mm x 228
HEI/SD AND HEI-T/SD
Mission
High Explosive/Incendiary (HEI) rounds,
with point-detonating or base-detonating
fuze, suitable for anti-materiel/
anti-personnel use in Oerlikon guns.
Status
Qualified for use in Oerlikon
guns 35/90 KDB type GDF‑001,
GDF-005, GDF-007 and
Bushmaster III.
35 mm x 228
SAPHEI/SD
Mission
Armor Piercing/High Explosive/Incendiary
(SAPHEI) rounds for use against a variety
of targets (light armor and materiel) in
Oerlikon guns.
Status
Qualified for use in Oerlikon
guns 35/90 KDB type GDF‑001,
GDF-005, GDF-007 and
Bushmaster III.
35 mm x 228
TP AND TP-T
Mission
Training ammunition for use in 35 mm
Oerlikon guns and Bushmaster III.
Ballistically matched to the HEI and
SAPHEI rounds.
Status
Supplied to Spanish MoD
for 35 mm Oerlikon KDB gun.
40 mm x 53
PPHE
Mk285
Mission
The Mk285 Programmable Pre-fragmented
High Explosive (PPHE) Airburst ammunition
is specifically designed for the Mk47 gun.
The Mk285 round gives excellent
fragmentation and provides airburst with
pinpoint accuracy. The Mk285 is designed to
take out targets in defilade, with a fragment
distribution sideways and rearwards.
Status
Qualified by the US Navy in 2006.
More than 100 000 rounds
produced and in service.
40 mm x 53
PPHE-RF
C171
Mission
Programmable Pre-fragmented High
Explosive – Radio Frequency Airburst
(PPHE-RF) ammunition is for use
in any 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
(AGL) weapons. The wireless
programming unit is easily adaptable to
any fire control system. The C171 round
gives excellent fragmentation and provides
airburst with pinpoint accuracy. The C171
is designed to take out t argets in defilade,
with a fragment distribution sideways
and rearwards.
Status
Qualified in the H&K AGL
weapon. In service.
40 mm x 53
HEDP-AB
Mk314
Mission
The High Explosive Dual Purpose Airburst
(HEDP-AB) ammunition is specifically
designed for the Mk47 gun system. The
Mk314 HEDP round provides airburst with
pinpoint accuracy. The HEDP warhead
provides fragmentation, penetration, blast
and incendiary effect with a high reliability.
This allows for different target scenarios
with only one type of 40 mm round.
Status
Qualified by the US Navy.
40 mm x 53
HEDP-RF
NM 264
Mission
The HEDP High Explosive Dual Purpose
Airburst – Radio Frequency (HEDP-RF) is
designed for use in any 40 mm Automatic
Grenade Launcher (AGL) weapon. The
wireless programming unit is easily
adaptable to any fire control system.
The HEDP-RF round provides airburst
with pinpoint accuracy. The HEDP warhead
provides fragmentation and penetration
with high reliability. This allows for different
target scenarios with only one type
of 40 mm round.
Status
Qualified and in service.
Mission
The MPU is a true, low-cost solution
that will eliminate the use of expensive
fire control systems to program Nammo’s
40 mm RF airburst ammunition. The
MPU can be mounted on almost any
Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) without
significant changes to the weapon and its
functionality. By using the MPU, 40 mm
airburst solutions are within reach without
costly investments in complicated and
sensitive fire control systems.
40 mm x 53
HEDP AND HEDP-SD
Mission
Dual Purpose HV grenades for use
on Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL)
against a variety of targets (light armor,
materiel or dismounted infantry). Available
with standard PD or self-destruct fuzes.
Status
Qualified for use in grenade
launcher Mk19 and LAG 40.
Tested in Mk47 and H&K
grenade launcher. HEDP round
homologated by Spanish MoD.
40 mm x 53
HE AND HE/SD
Mission
HV High Explosive (HE) grenades for
anti-personnel/anti-materiel use
on Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL).
Available with standard PD or
self-destruct fuzes.
Status
Qualified for use in grenade
launcher Mk19 and LAG 40.
Tested in Mk47 and H&K
grenade launcher. HE round
homologated by Spanish MoD.
40 mm x 53
TP AND TP-T
Mission
40 mm x 53 HV training ammunition
suitable for use with NATO standard
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL), such
as the Mk19, Mk47, LAG 40 and H&K.
Status
Qualified for use in grenade
launcher Mk19 and LAG 40.
Tested in Mk47 and H&K
grenade launcher. TP-T round
homologated by Spanish MoD.
40 mm x 53
TPM-T
NM 265
Mission
Training ammunition designed for use in
any 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
(AGL) weapons. The cartridge has similar
ballistic characteristics as standard 40 mm
rounds. The TPM-T has an environmentally
friendly impact signature and
tracer capability.
Status
Qualified in the H&K
AGL weapon.
40 mm x 53
DRILL CARTRIDGE
Mission
The 40 mm x 53 drill cartridge is used
as a drill round to train users in handling
ammunition and loading the Automatic
Grenade Launcher (AGL), such as the
Mk19, H&K GMG and Mk47. The cartridge
is completely inert and simulates a loaded
round of 40 mm HE ammunition in size,
shape and weight. The round can be reused
by twisting and pushing the link back to the
initial position.
40 mm x 46
HELLHOUND™
Mission
This 40 mm low-velocity cartridge is a
replacement for the standard,
low-velocity round. It delivers twice the
explosive fill, with an enhanced
fragmentation pattern. It is most suited
for close urban warfare settings due to
the warhead design, which minimizes
fragmentation back to the shooter.
Weight 0.301 kg
Maximum range 400 m
Muzzle velocity 76 m/s
M550 or alternative fuze compliant
Fuze
with MIL-STD-1316
Status
Qualified and in service.
40 mm x 46
HE DOOR BREACHER
Mission
This innovative, low-velocity cartridge can
be fired from single- or multi-launch
40 mm grenade launchers. It has proven
breaching capabilities against both
inward and outward opening doors, and
no fragmentation is sent back at the
shooter, minimizing casualties on both
sides of the door.
Weight 0.25 kg
Maximum range 100 m
Velocity 75 m/s
Fuze M550
Status
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Piedra
40 mm L/70
HE-T
Mission
Nammo is the true original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) for conventional
40mm L/70 ammunition intended for
Bofors Gun systems. The 40mm L/70
High Explosive-Tracer (HE-T) should be the
selected round for tactical use, and ensures
flawless functionality, high reliability and a
tactical advantage for users.
Status
Qualified and in production.
40 mm L/70
TP-T
Mission
Nammo is the true original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) for conventional
40 mm L/70 ammunition intended for
Bofors Gun systems. The 40 mm L/70
Target Practice-Tracer (TP-T) should be the
selected round for effective and realistic
training. It ensures flawless functionality
and minimum wear and tear in weapons.
Status
Qualified and in production.
57 mm L/70
HE
Mission
Nammo is the true original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) for conventional
57 mm L/70 ammunition intended for
Bofors Gun systems. The 57 mm L/70
High Explosive (HE) should be the selected
round for tactical use, and ensures flawless
functionality, high reliability and a tactical
advantage for the users.
Status
Qualified, in production.
57 mm L/70
TP
Mission
Nammo is the true original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) for conventional
57 mm L/70 ammunition intended for
Bofors Gun systems. The 57 mm L/70
Target Practice (TP) should be the selected
round for effective and realistic training.
It ensures flawless functionality and
minimum wear and tear in weapons.
Status
Qualified, in production.
For several decades, armed forces within the NATO alliance have relied on
standard 39 caliber 155 mm artillery systems in wheeled, tracked and towed
configurations. These systems are capable of firing projectiles at ranges of up
to 30 km, mainly with the assistance of a rocket motor.
A more recent development has been the introduction of longer 52 caliber
barrels, which have extended the range of 155 mm guns and have been adopted
by a number of armed forces to replace aging 39 caliber systems.
Not content with the range afforded by 39 and 52 caliber barrels, the US Army
is now developing an even longer barrel as part of its Extended Range Cannon
Artillery (ERCA) project. This program is pioneering the development of a larger
and higher-pressure 58 caliber (approximately 9 m) barrel, which will
be integrated onto the army’s M109A7.
The ERCA has already achieved impressive firing distances of 65 km, but these
larger cannons present several challenges for engineers.
“In the past, guns were shorter and there was less propellant, and so it was an
easier environment for the shell to survive,” said Thomas Danbolt, Vice President
of Large Caliber Ammunition at Nammo.
“When the barrel is longer, you have increased muzzle velocity and there is also
a bigger chamber for more propellant, which means greater pressure when
compared to legacy products,” he explained. “The gun environment has become
much tougher.”
In the past, artillery shells would accelerate up to 700 m/s within a very short
period of time, but now Nammo is working to ensure that its future long-range
projectiles are able to accelerate to over 1 000 m/s, which is a 30 percent
increase on legacy systems.
This requires stronger materials as well as newly designed components,
according to Danbolt, which includes rocket motors for longer-range
rocket-assisted projectiles (RAP).
In 2020, Nammo engineers demonstrated a new rocket motor that is specifically
designed for long-range shells that will be fired using the next generation of
cannons, such as the US Army’s ERCA.
The aim for the new rocket motor is to fire a 155 mm projectile to a range of
80 km (up to an altitude of 25 000 m on a ballistic trajectory), double that of
current systems. Nammo is using its extensive knowledge in rocket propulsion
technologies for space and military applications to develop the new motor.
“There are few companies out there that can build ammunition and rocket
motors, and that’s our competitive edge,” said Danbolt.
120 mm
IM HE-T
Mission
The 120 mm Insensitive Munition High
Explosive-Tracer (IM HE-T) complements
the tank’s current main gun ammunition
with an IM compliant full bore HE –
Multipurpose warhead capable of defeating
a target set that includes bunkers,
fortifications, light armor, technical vehicles
and personnel. The IM HE-T will increase
the flexibility and capacity of using the main
battle tank in current and future
combat environments.
Status
Qualified in Leopard 2 and M1.
The round is in service in
several countries.
120 mm
IM TP-T
Mission
The Insensitive Munitions Target
Practice-Tracer (IM TP-T) is a cost-effective
full bore inert round with a ballistic match
to the IM HE-T. It has an inert fuze, but
with the possibility of setting it in delay or
superquick mode. The IM TP-T is a perfect
round for realistic training and
target practice.
Status
Qualified in Leopard 2 and M1.
The round is in service in
several countries.
120 mm
KE-TP
Mission
Kinetic Energy Target Practice (KE-TP) is a
cost-effective round which fulfills modern
training needs for the crews operating main
battle tanks. The round meets the strict
requirements for a training round regarding
ballistic match, dispersion and safety range.
Status
Qualified. In serial production.
Produced under license
from Nexter.
120 mm
IM CANISTER
Mission
The 120 mm Canister is effective against
multiple targets in close combat terrain.
It was originally designed for close-in
defense of tanks against assaulting infantry
and as an anti-structure round with limited
collateral damage. In current operations,
it has also shown its superiority on other
targets. The Canister round makes the main
battle tank more flexible in current and
future combat environments.
Status
Qualified. Based on
GD-OTS’s M1028.
155 mm
IM HE-ER
Mission
The Insensitive Munition High Explosive
Extended Range (IM HE-ER) has a
verified range of more than 40 km from
a modern L52 JBMoU gun system. Low
round-to-round dispersion, combined
with an enhanced blast and fragmentation
effect, optimizes the impact on semi-hard
targets at long firing ranges. The round
is designed to defeat light armor and
soft targets, and for increased flexibility
incorporates an interchangeable base
bleed and hollow base.
Status
Qualified.
155 mm
HE-ER
Mission
The High Explosive Extended Range
(HE-ER) has a verified range of more than
40 km from a modern L52 JBMoU gun
system. Low round-to-round dispersion,
combined with an enhanced blast and
fragmentation effect, optimizes the impact
on semi-hard targets at long firing ranges.
The round is designed to defeat light
armor and soft targets, and for increased
flexibility incorporates an interchangeable
base bleed and hollow base.
Status
Qualified.
155 mm
TP-ER
Mission
Cost-effective training round with
ballistic match to IM HE-ER/HE-ER.
Available in two versions: inert (no
energetics) or with a small explosive
spotting charge. Modular design:
interchangeable base bleed and
hollow base.
Status
Qualified.
155 mm
HE
Mission
The 155 mm High Explosive (HE) round
with hollow base is a cost-effective solution
for maximum performance against light
armored and soft targets as well as for
training purposes. The round is compatible
with all fuzes according to STANAG 2916.
The shell is also available with inert filling
with ballistic match to a live shell.
Status
Qualified in K9 Thunder (L52),
155 GH 52 APU/155 K 98 (L52)
and 155 K 83-97 (L39).
PROPELLING CHARGES
Status
All artillery propelling
charges are qualified.
Mission
Provides safe, realistic and low cost
training for mortar crews, forward
observers and fire direction control
personnel. This ammunition is full caliber
(not a sabot) and is ready to fire in all
weather conditions. The pyrotechnic impact
signature does not cause fragments and
provides excellent fire adjustment training.
Status
Qualified for use in all 60 mm,
81 mm and 120 mm smooth
bore mortar systems.
81 mm MORTAR
ILLUMINATING ROUND
Mission
The 81 mm Mortar Illuminating Round
is used for illumination of target areas
during night missions or low-visibility
conditions. The round functions by way of a
time fuze, at a height of 400 m wherein the
front and rear body are split, ejecting the
parachute and illumination kit. The round
is delivered as a ready-to-fire in 2-round
containers, equipped with fuze and
charge system.
Status
Qualified. Compatible with all
standard smooth bore muzzle
loaded 81 mm mortar systems.
81 mm MORTAR
IR-SMK
Mission
The 81 mm Mortar Infrared Smoke
(IR-SMK) round provides visual and infrared
screening for several minutes over a wide
area. The round functions by way of a time
fuze, at a height of 400 m wherein the front
and rear body are split, ejecting burning
smoke pots containing red phosphorus.
The round is delivered as a ready-to-fire in
2-round containers, equipped with a fuze
and charge system.
Status
Qualified. Compatible with all
standard smooth bore muzzle
loaded 81 mm mortar systems.
81 mm MORTAR
HE
Mission
The 81 mm Mortar High Explosive
(HE) round is a fin-stabilized, naturally
fragmenting round intended to be fired
from muzzle loading smooth bore mortars.
The round is provided with point-detonating
fuze and is delivered as a ready-to-fire
in resealable multi-round containers,
equipped with fuze and charge system.
Status
In production and qualified.
Compatible with all standard
smooth bore muzzle loaded
81 mm mortar systems.
120 mm MORTAR
HE
Mission
The 120 mm Mortar High Explosive
(HE) round is a fin-stabilized, naturally
fragmenting round intended to be fired
from muzzle loading smooth bore mortars
or modern breech loaded mortar systems.
The round is provided with proximity or
point-detonating fuze and is delivered
as a ready-to-fire in 2-round containers,
equipped with fuze and charge system.
Status
In production and qualified.
Compatible with all standard
smooth bore muzzle loaded
120 mm mortar systems
and Patria’s Turreted Mortar
Systems (AMOS® and Nemo®)
when equipped with stub case.
120 mm MORTAR
HE-ER
Mission
The 120 mm Mortar High Explosive
Extended Range (HE-ER) round is a
fin-stabilized, naturally fragmenting
round intended to be fired from muzzle
loading smooth bore mortars or modern
breech loaded mortar systems. The round
is provided with proximity fuze and is
delivered as a ready-to-fire in 2-round
containers, equipped with fuze, charge
system and stub case (if required).
Status
In production and qualified.
Compatible with all standard
smooth bore muzzle loaded
120 mm Mortar Systems
and Patria’s Turreted Mortar
Systems (AMOS® and Nemo®)
when equipped with stub case.
120 mm MORTAR
IR-SMK
Mission
The 120 mm Mortar Infrared Smoke
(IR-SMK) round provides visual and
infrared screening with reduced toxicity
over a wide area. The round functions by
way of a time fuze, in a height from 400 m
to 500 m wherein the front and rear body
are split, ejecting burning smoke pots
containing red phosphorus. Round is delivered
as a ready-to-fire in 2-round containers,
equipped with fuze and charge system.
Status
In production and qualified.
Compatible with all standard
smooth bore muzzle loaded
120 mm Mortar Systems
and Patria’s Turreted Mortar
Systems (AMOS® and Nemo®)
when equipped with stub case.
120 mm MORTAR
ILLUMINATING ROUND
Mission
The 120 mm Mortar Illuminating Round is
used for illumination of target areas during
night missions or low-visibility conditions.
The round functions by way of a time fuze,
at a height from 500 m to 700 m wherein the
front and rear body are split, ejecting the
parachute and illumination kit. The round
is delivered as a ready-to-fire in 2-round
containers, equipped with fuze
and charge system.
Status
Under development.
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SHOULDER-FIRED SYSTEMS
Transitioning over time through several design iterations, the M72 weapon
is locally manufactured in several countries, including Norway, which began
licensed manufacture in 1966 for a local defense force requirement, and the US.
“Nammo has more than 20 countries buying M72 variants today,” explained
Quoc Bao Diep, Vice President of Shoulder-Fired Systems at Nammo.
“This success is the result of several enhancements over the M72’s original
1960s design, including to the launcher, warheads and fuzes.”
Diep notes that soldier safety is a key driver for many improvements, including
introduction of insensitive munitions (IM), as well as a two-step arming system
for the fuze.
Nammo supported the recently completed US qualification of a new M72
fire-from-enclosure (FFE) solution, ensuring troops are safe and avoid injury
when the M72 is fired from rooms, bunkers or enclosures. This unique
variant means that Soldiers and Marines do not have to reveal themselves to
combatants when firing the weapon.
“The new FFE is a true fire-from-enclosure capability unlike anything the Marine
Corps has ever seen,” said the Program Manager for Ammunition at Marine
Corps Systems Command, in a news story published online in August 2020.
“It will become a force multiplier.”
Nammo’s production of the FFE variants – known as the M72 Anti-Armor (A8)
and M72 Anti-Structure Munition (A10) in US military service – is to begin
in 2021, with fielding expected in FY2022. This newest variant continues the
heritage of a battlefield legend, meaning the M72 will be in service for many
years to come.
The shoulder-fired system, recognizable today by name rather than by
appearance when compared to early versions, traces its legacy to World War II,
when both Allied and Axis forces looked to neutralize tanks on the battlefield.
The Germans pioneered the Panzerfaust, while the US deployed the M1 Bazooka,
both able to fire a deadly high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead capable of
penetrating steel armor. Lessons learned from those early weapons resulted in
the development of this lightweight, single-use, shoulder-fired weapon employed
by an individual dismounted trooper to neutralize tanks and other targets.
As a lightweight rocket launcher developed in the 1960s, the M72 first saw
combat during the Vietnam War. Designated as the M72, a 66 mm rocket
launcher offers significant firepower in a small package weighing less than 4 kg,
facilitating Soldiers or Marines being able to carry 2, or even 3, on patrol.
Earning a reputation for effectiveness and versatility, and benefitting from
planned enhancements over the last six decades, M72 variants are currently
in daily service around the world. With ongoing evolutionary development of
planned system enhancements, including airburst technology, the M72 variants
will continue to deliver revolutionary capabilities to the modern warfighter.
Mission
The Nammo M72 FFE combines decades of innovation and Nammo expertise to
deliver a world-leading close combat weapon. Disposable, easy to operate, and
extremely lightweight and powerful, it provides true fire-from-enclosure (FFE)
capability, allowing warfighters to maintain cover and concealed positions.
The anti-armor variant (M72 A8) is effective against technical vehicles, concrete
walls and light armored personnel carriers, while the anti-structure variant
(M72 A10) features an autonomous dual-mode fuze and can defeat brick, adobe,
earthen fortifications and technical vehicles.
Status
US Joint Service qualified.
M72 ANTI-STRUCTURE
MUNITION (A12)
Mission
The Nammo M72 Anti-Structure Munition (A12) combines decades of innovation
and Nammo expertise to deliver a world-leading close combat weapon.
Disposable, easy to operate, and extremely lightweight and powerful, the M72 A12
provides significantly improved performance to the M72 A9 (Legacy ASM).
The autonomous dual-mode fuze functions in fast (hard target) and delay (soft
target) modes, while the optimized steel warhead body delivers increased
fragmentation and ballistic performance. The M72 A12 is effective against brick,
adobe, earthen fortifications, technical vehicles, 1/2 inch glass and exterior doors.
Status
Combat proven and in production.
Mission
The Nammo M72 Anti-Structure Munition Reduced Caliber (ASM RC) combines
decades of innovation and Nammo expertise to deliver a world-leading close
combat weapon. The system is disposable, easy to operate, extremely lightweight
and powerful. The M72 ASM RC variant is suitable for defeating brick, adobe,
earthen fortifications and technical vehicles. The carbon fiber warhead gives low
collateral damage. The dual safe fuze and on-axis trigger equip the warfighter with
an improved weapon system that is both safe and effective.
Status
NATO qualified:
NSN 1340-25-152-8309.
Combat proven and in production.
Mission
The Nammo M72 Enhanced Capacity (EC) combines decades of innovation and
Nammo e xpertise to deliver a world-leading close combat weapon. The system is
disposable, easy to operate, extremely lightweight and powerful. The M72 EC can
penetrate up to 450 mm RHA. The dual safe fuze and on-axis trigger equip the
warfighter with an improved weapon system that is both safe and effective.
Status
NATO qualified:
NSN 1340-25-152-8486 (MK1).
NSN 1340-25-160-4778 (MK2).
Combat proven and in production.
Mission
The M72 training system with the 21 mm subcaliber rocket gives a truly similar
experience to the live round. The new on-axis trigger launcher may be adapted to
use the 21 mm training rocket. The training system has the same weight as the
combat system. This type of training is extremely cost-effective and safe for the
user. The training launcher is reloadable multiple times.
Status
NATO qualified: Legacy Launcher
NSN 1055-25-148-0378.
New Launcher (EC/RC) NSN
1055-25-160-4775.
REFLEX SIGHT
Mission
The newly developed reflex sight improves day and night operability. It can be used
by both right- and left-handed operators, and with standard night vision goggles.
Easy to operate, it has a ballistic reticle with a moving target aim point.
Weight 240 g
Length, height, width 80 x 80 x 36 mm
Field of view by 120 mm eye
Minimum 50 mils
distance
Service temperature -40°C to +71°C
Waterproof 1m
Thritium gas source
Reticle illumination Total activity 40 G.Bq/1 081 Mci
Option: Battery source
Status
For M72 EC MK1 and MK2:
NATO qualified with stock
no. 1055-25-160-4775.
For M72 ASM RC: NATO
qualified with stock no.
NSN 1240-25-160-5032.
LASER SIGHT
Mission
The rocket-aiming laser and accompanying
SFL-100 IR-aiming Laser System Kit are designed
to military standards for the Nammo M72 systems.
The laser offers improved first shot accuracy of
over 60 percent and is available in Infrared (IR) and
Visible Red. The system kit is quick and easy to
attach and detach, and is attachable to M72
without removing the sling.
Status
Laser System Kit:
NSN 5855-01-627-6187.
Mission
BDM is the first lightweight shoulder-fired weapon system with true Multipurpose
effectiveness, and uses the same High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) rocket as in
the USMC SMAW. The HEDP rocket is packaged in a rugged, compact telescoping,
disposable launcher that has all gunner controls needed to aim and fire the
weapon. The BDM is highly effective against double reinforced concrete,
triple brick, solid adobe, earthen fortifications, caves and technical vehicles.
Status
US Type Classified:
NSN 1340-01-443-5477 DODIC
HA08. Combat proven and
in production.
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OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Mission
HGF is meant for defensive use and
provides a dense cloud of fragments with
a nearly even 360˚ distribution. The steel
bodies are uniformly pre-fragmented
to provide optimized penetration
performance with a distribution of
near-equal-sized fragments. With a
compact size and weight, HGF165-3.5 is
designed to be used in urban areas.
Status
HGF165-3.5 is qualified with
the Finnish Defence Forces.
NSN 1330-58-000-1750.
Mission
HGO provides an intensive shock effect with
a very limited number of fragments. These
grenades are also used for light wall and
door breaching and clearing of IEDs.
Status
Combat proven and in production.
NSN 1330-58-000-9637 with
composite handle.
Mission
HGO provides an intensive shock effect
with a very limited number of fragments.
These grenades are also used for light wall
and door breaching and clearing of IEDs.
Status
HGO115-3.5 is qualified and in
service in several countries.
HGO50-3.5 is in qualification.
SCALABLE OFFENSIVE
HAND GRENADE (SOHG)
Mission
SOHG provides overpressure effects for a
variety of uses by connecting one to three
body modules together. Each module can
be fuzed and grenades can be used either
separately or by connecting up to three
modules together.
Base
Base+1
Base+2
Status
Combat proven and in production.
NSN 1330-58-000-9745 with
Comp B filling; NSN 1330-58-000-
9744 with IM filling.
TRAINING
HAND GRENADE
Training for
all tactical grenades
Mission
Training Hand Grenades provide a low cost and realistic option for instructing
soldiers in the proper and safe handling of hand grenades. These training
grenades use production parts and inert fill to match tactical grenades with the
correct weight and balance. Training fuzes use all production parts and the same
3–5 second delay element plus a small pyrotechnical charge to produce a sound
signal when thrown. Training grenades arrive in tactical packaging and include a
user manual in their safe and proper use. These modules are reusable multiple
times by replacing the training fuze assembly. Training grenades are safe for use
on size-restricted training ranges.
Status
Training Hand Grenades
are qualified with the
Finnish Defence Forces.
NSN 1330-58-001-1099
with metallic fuze handle;
NSN 1330-58-001-1098
with composite fuze handle.
TTC SMOKE
HAND GRENADE
Mission
The TTC Smoke Hand Grenade creates
instant smoke and is less toxic compared
to the conventional Smoke Hand Grenade.
A rapid smoke screen is developed in
less than one second from the burst.
Diameter 66 mm
Length 155 mm
Weight 600 g
Time delay 1.5 sec
Service temperature -46°C to +63°C
Safety temperature -46°C to +71°C
Packaging 6 grenades in M2A1 steel box
Danger area Within 10 m from point of burst
Status
Qualified and in service.
NSN 1330-25-160-1549.
Mission
DRS is a safe and simple one-shot device
for underwater signaling. It is used by diver
support personnel on the surface to create
an acoustic pulse underwater in the event
of an incident that requires divers to exit
the water.
Diameter 20 mm
Length 150 mm
Weight 185 g
Time delay 5 sec
Operating depth 5–8 m
Audible range Up to 400 m
Service temperature -46°C to +71°C
Safety temperature -46°C to +71°C
Packaging 12 pcs. in M2A1 steel box
Status
Qualified and in service.
NSN 1370-25-160-9804.
M67 GRENADE
Mission
This grenade supplements small arms fire in close combat scenarios.
It causes casualties with a high-velocity projection of fragments in
a uniform distribution pattern. The 63.5 mm diameter steel sphere contains
6.5 oz of highly explosive filler, and is fitted with a fuze that initiates the
charge. It has a delay time of 4–5 seconds after the safety lever is released.
The fragmentation gives the grenade a lethal radius of 5 m, causes casualties
at up to 15 m, and disperses fragments as far away as 230 m.
Status
Qualified and in service.
Mission
The Shock Tube System is a non-electric, self-sufficient initiation system,
insensitive to electrical and electromagnetic influence. The ST Starter can,
without any preparation, be directly combined with other types of Shock Tube
Units for many different kinds of blasting operations, including EOD, cutting,
demolition, fortification work and rock blasting operations.
Single charges are initiated directly by the ST Starter, while charges connected
in parallel or in series are initiated via a connector unit that maximizes the
number of combinations.
Products
• ST Starter – up to 320 m.
• ST Detonator – available with a variety of delay times and lengths.
• Rapid Firing System (RFS 10 m) – a rapid firing system with a
10 m Shock Tube integrated into a spool. Can easily be extended
by inserting a detonator from another RFS unit into the spool barrel.
ANTI-PERSONNEL OBSTACLE
BREACHING SYSTEM (APOBS)
MK 7 MOD 2
Mission
APOBS is a self-contained, one-shot, expendable linear demolition charge.
It is capable of safely clearing a path of 45 m in length by 0.6–2 m in width through
many obstacles, such as anti-personnel mines, IEDs, pressure plates and
multi-strand razor wires. This lightweight system can be carried easily by a
2-person team, weighing just 56 kg, and can be deployed in under 2 minutes.
APOBS meets the Insensitive Munition (IM) standards as defined in MIL-STD-2105
and also the fuze board safety requirements of MIL-STD-1316. It also meets the
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) requirements.
Weight 56 kg
Deployment time 30 –120 seconds
Standoff distance 35 m
Shelf life minimum 15 years
Service life minimum 12 years
Status
Qualified and in service.
Mission
Cleaner Burn Cartridges (CBC) for
Aircraft Store Ejector Release Units have
been developed in conjunction with the
UK MoD to replace the ARD 446 with a
cleaner, 1A-1W compliant cartridge.
The CBC series cartridge is cleared for
use on both Tornado and Typhoon aircraft,
and provides a consistent release
pressure with less debris in the release
unit, leading to reduced maintenance and
downtime. The CBC 4 Mod 1 is qualified
with REACH-compliant propellant.
Status
In service with the UK RAF and
other air forces on the Tornado
and Typhoon aircraft. Direct
replacement for the ARD 446.
70 mm WARHEAD
Mission
Nammo has proven technology to Munitions (IM) response. IM will be
develop, qualify and manufacture increasingly important for all modern
advanced Warheads for different weapon systems, and Nammo has
applications. The current product developed and qualified unique
portfolio includes a family of 70 mm technologieswhich significantly
(2.75 inch) Rocket Warheads – Multi improve IM properties for Warheads
Purpose Penetrator (MPP) – which is according to the applicable NATO
offered in different configurationswith standards. Nammo’s 70 mm Rocket
both pyrotechnic and electronic fuzes Warhead family has proven excellent
adapted to either the conventional penetration capabilities in heavy
unguided system or the new targets and MPP is capable of
generation of guided 70 mm rocket penetrating up to 1 m (40 inches) of
systems. Inert practice Warheads reinforced concrete, 25 mm steel
can also be offered. MPP represents (1 inch) or 2 m (80 inches) earth and
a product evolution from Nammo’s timber bunker targets. MPP is also
legacy RA79 Warhead, but with even highly effective towards a broad range
better penetration capabilities and of lighter targets, including vehicles,
significantlyimproved Insensitive due to the sensitivity of the fuze.
Status
NSN No 1340-01-562-1680. Combat proven and in production.
Mission
Nammo Flare Ignition pellets are civilian
pyrotechnical articles, designed solely to
ignite flare gas by directing a large cloud
of high-temperature sparks at the gas.
The high-temperature sparks (60 degrees
cone-shaped – 20 m) are released upon
their exit from the Pellet Collector, and
burn for a maximum of 6 seconds.
LP2000 FS03
Diameter 20 mm 20 mm
Length 95.5 mm 90 mm
Weight 80 g 50 g
32 pcs. in M2A1 50 pcs. in M2A1
Packaging
steel box steel box
Status
Qualified and in use for
more than 20 years.
ROCKET MOTORS
Mission
Nammo has developed and produced contains a broad range of propulsion
advanced Rocket Motors, primarily systems for advanced tactical
for the NATO market. Since the missiles as well as Rocket Motors for
early 1960s Nammo’s main niche space applications. Next generation
products (within tactical propulsion propulsion for long range and high
technologies) are Rocket Motors for speed applications, both missiles
short and medium range Air-to-Air and artillery extreme ranges, are
missiles and Boosters for medium- to technologies in development. Nammo
large-size Naval Missiles, both with is currently responsible for the
and without Thrust Vector Control Rocket Motor design/production in the
(TVC) systems. Nammo’s product line following programs:
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AMMUNITION CONCEPT
Status
40 mm Programmable Ammunition
is qualified and in operational use.
Status
Qualified and in service for the
following calibers:
• 5.56 mm x 45
• 7.62 mm x 51
• 12.7 mm x 99
• 30 mm x 173
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