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7N21
9x19 mm pistol cartridge with steel-core bullet

The 9x19mm 7N21 pistol cartridge with steel-core bullet is used against enemy personnel protected by body armor.

Main characteristics
Caliber, mm
9
Max weight, g:
cartridge
9,65
bullet
5,4
Cartridge length, mm
29,7
Average bullet velocity V10, m/s
445-470
Mean bullet dispersion R50 at 25 meters, not more than, cm
3
Probability of penetrating a 4mm thick St3 steel plate installed vertically at 55 meters, not less than, %
80
Peak value of maximum gas pressure, not more than, MPa (kgf/cm2)
294,3 (3000)