5.56×30mm MINSAS
The 5.56×30mm MINSAS is a firearm cartridge manufactured by India's Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for close-quarters combat use. It has an effective range of 300 metres (980 ft) and good penetration against body armor.[2] OFB claims that its penetration rate is better than 9mm caliber.[3] It is currently chambered in the Modern Sub Machine Carbine and Amogh carbine.[4]
| 5.56×30mm MINSAS | |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal defense weapon |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Indian Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Ammunition Factory Khadki[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Bullet diameter | 5.56 mm (0.218 in) |
| Case length | 30 mm (1.181 in) |
| Overall length | 42 mm (1.654 in) |
The MINSAS is being manufactured at Ammunition Factory Khadki in Pune.[5]
History
Development
The first reports of the MINSAS being developed was from 2009 when the MSMC was announced to be in development.[6]
See also
References
- "Indigenous carbine passes final user trials: Ordnance Factory Board". 16 December 2020.
- Max Popenker. "Modern Sub Machine Carbine / MSMC submachine gun (India)". World Guns. Archived from the original on 2010-05-22. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- "Indian MSMC carbine". Firearms World. Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
- "Ordnance Factory Board". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- "Indian Army to get 'Made in India' carbines designed by DRDO".
- "India's new Modern Submachine Carbine (MSMC) and 5.56x30mm Ammunition -". 31 August 2009.
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