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Small Caliber Ammunition 12.7mm Series

Elbit Systems' name is synonymous with excellence in weapon systems, with an outstanding global reputation for innovation and reliability. Elbit Systems offers unmatched expertise and a high-performance array of combat-proven small caliber ammunition solutions to meet the range of military and law enforcement.

 

Wide array of advanced small caliber ammunition

Elbit Systems Land offers high quality military grade small caliber ammunition that is fully compliant with MIL-C, NATO and IDF military standards. Offering outstanding accuracy and performance, the wide range of small caliber ammunition is used by the IDF, NATO armies, the U.S. Army and other armed forces, special units, law enforcement agencies and security organizations.
Elbit Systems Land manufactures a complete range of small caliber ammunition, ranging from 9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .338 Lapua Magnum to .50 (12.7mm) caliber cartridges. Innovative solutions are designed in response to specic operational needs, such as armor penetration, stopping power, accuracy for snipers, anti-terror and special forces, as well as cost-effective and “green” (non-toxic) solutions for training purposes.

 

High-level production capabilities and sophisticated facilities

Elbit Systems’ advanced production infrastructure encompasses an area of over 20,000 square meters and covers all aspects of manufacturing, assembly, packing, metallurgic, ballistics, full in-house live ring testing and quality assurance and control systems.

Technical Specifications
NATO Ball (M33)
NATO Ball (M33)

The combat-proven M33 Ball is in use by military and special forces units against personnel, unarmored and light armored targets. It is ideal for both operations and training. This round meets MIL and NATO standards and is designed for machine guns and sniper ries.

  • Bullet weight 661gr
  • Type FMJ
  • Velocity avg. at 24m (26yd) 887 mps/2,910 fps with 45" barrel
  • Accuracy at 550m (600yd) SD ≤ 30cm / 11.8" 
Armor Piercing, M2
Armor Piercing, M2

This armor-piercing cartridge is specially designed for highly effective use against armored targets.

  • Bullet weight 660gr
  • Type M2
  • Velocity avg. at 24m (26yd) 887 mps / 2910 fps with 36" barrel
  • Accuracy at 550m (600yd) R ≤ 30.5cm / 12"
Armor Piercing Incendiary , M8
Armor Piercing Incendiary , M8

This combat-proven cartridge is highly effective against multiple bullet resistant targets such as armored vehicles, fortications and shelters. Designed for machine guns and sniper ries, the round is in use by world-leading, military and special forces units and meets MIL and NATO standards.

  • Bullet weight 655gr
  • Type M8, API
  • Velocity avg. at 24m (26yd) 887 mps / 2,910 fps with 45" barrel
  • Accuracy at 550m (600yd) SD ≤ 30cm / 11.8"
  • Penetration at 100m (110yd) 22mm / 0.875" Steel Plate 
Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer , M20
Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer , M20

The combat-proven cartridge is highly effective against multiple bullet resistant targets such as armored vehicles, fortications and shelters, with an added visible tracer to the armor piercing incendiary capabilities. The bullet features a hardened steel core for enhanced damage on impact. Designed for machine guns and sniper ries, the cartridge is in use by military and Special Forces units and meets MIL and NATO standards.

  • Bullet weight 620gr
  • Type M20, APIT
  • Velocity avg. at 24m (26yd ) 887 mps / 2,910 fps with 45" barrel
  • Accuracy at 550m (600yd) SD ≤ 40cm / 15.7"
  • Penetration at 100m (110yd) 22mm / 0.875" Steel Plate
  • Tracer visibility 200-1500m (218-1,640yd)
NATO Tracer (M17)
NATO Tracer (M17)

The combat-proven Tracer cartridge enables highly visible observation of the bullet’s trajectory to a long-range point of impact, with an effective range of over 1,000m (1,100yd). In use by military and Special Forces units, the cartridge meets MIL and NATO standards.

  • Bullet weight 619gr
  • Type Tracer
  • Velocity avg. at 24m (26yd) 887 mps / 2,910 fps with 45" barrel
  • Accuracy at 550m (600yd) SD ≤ 40cm / 16"
  • Tracer visibility 200-1,500m (218-1,640yd)
Armor Piercing Hard Core
Armor Piercing Hard Core

The highly effective ultra-penetration round for special operations is designed for use against armored targets.

  • Bullet weight 780gr
  • Type APHC
  • Velocity avg. at 24m (26yd ) 830 mps / 2,723 fps with 45" barrel
  • Accuracy at 550m (600yd) SD ≤ 30 cm / 11.8"
  • Penetration at 500m (546yd) 22 mm / 0.875" Steel Plate (RHA 350HB)
Reduced Range
Reduced Range

The cost-effective training round for machine guns and sniper ries eliminates the need for weapon adaptors and is designed to reduce security range re requirements by 50%. The bullet meets NATO requirements.

  • Bullet weight 617gr
  • Type FMJ
  • Velocity avg. at 24m (26yd ) 900 mps / 2,952 fps with 45" barrel
  • Accuracy at 550m (600yd) SD ≤ 30cm / 11.8"
  • Range max 3,700m (4,047yd)
  • Ballistics Identical to 12.7mm Ball Up to 800m (874yd)