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7N26
7.62 mm rifle cartridge with BP armor-piercing bullet

The 7.62mm 7N26 rifle cartridge with BP armor-piercing bullet is used against enemy personnel and ground light armored vehicles

Main characteristics
Caliber, mm
7,62
Max weight, g:
cartridge
23,2
bullet
9,9
Average bullet velocity V25, m/s
820-835
Mean/peak value of maximum gas pressure, kgf/cm2
2900/3100
Cartridge case material
биметал
Special bullet effects
at least 90% of all bullets penetrate a 10mm thick 2P armor plate located vertically at 200 meters