5.56×30mm MINSAS | |
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Type | Personal defense weapon |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
Used by | Indian Armed Forces |
Production history | |
Designer | Armament Research and Development Establishment |
Designed | 2011 |
Manufacturer | Ordnance Factories Board |
Specifications | |
Bullet diameter | 5.56 mm M193 |
Case length | 30 mm |
The 5.56×30mm MINSAS is an ammunition manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Board for close quarter battle use. OFB claims that its penetration rate is better than 9mm caliber.
It's currently chambered in the Modern Sub Machine Carbine and Amogh carbine.