MAIN TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Caliber (mm): 12.7 x 99
Bullet type: API
Length of cartridge (mm): 138.43
Weight of cartridge, (g): 111.2
Length of bullet, (mm): 58.67
Weight of core, (g): 42.8
Length of cartridge case, (mm): 99.31
Weight of cartridge case, (g): 55.10
Material of cartridge case: Brass
Primer type: Boxer non-corrosive
Bullet: Bullet jacket – tombac, Steel core, Incendiary compound-Thermite compos.
Propellant charge type: NCD powder
Max average bullet velocity, V25, (m/s): 887 ± 9.1
Max. average chamber pressure of powder charges, (bar): 3 791
Accuracy Rs, (cm): Max 30.48 at 549 m
Operational temperature range, ( °C): from minus 50 to 60
Shelf life (if stored in standard packing of the producer in storehouse conditions), years: 20
12.7 x 99 mm cartridge M8 with bullet type Armor-Piercing-Incendiary (API)
PACKING
Version 1
1 (one) metal sealed (airtight) box M2A1: 140 cartridges
1 (one) wooden case for transportation: 2 (two) metal boxes
Totally: 280 cartridges in 1 (one) wooden box
Version 2
In metal link belt M9: 100 cartridges
1 (one) metal link belt M9: 1 (one) metal sealed (airtight) box M2A1
1 (one) wooden crate for transportation: 2 metal boxes
Totally: 200 cartridges in 1 (one) wooden crate
Version 3
In metal link belt M15A2: 80 cartridges
1 (one) metal link belt M15A2: 1 (one) metal sealed (airtight) box M2A1
1 (one) wooden crate for transportation: 2 metal boxes
Totally: 160 cartridges in 1 (one) wooden crate
Class of explosion hazard: UN 0012, 1.4S
Note: Packing can be changed by manufacturer