12.7x108mm

1930 · Soviet Union · 32 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 12.7 Soviet, 12.7mm DShK, 12.7x108mm Russian

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter13.01 mm (0.512")
Neck Diameter13.95 mm (0.549")
Base Diameter21.75 mm (0.856")
Case Length108 mm (4.252")
Overall Length147.5 mm (5.807")
Max Pressure360 MPa (52,214 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight48.3 g (745 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity820 m/s (2690 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy16230 J (11971 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimless Bottleneck
Introduced1930

Firearms chambered in 12.7x108mm