5.66x39mm MPS
1970 · Vladimir Simonov / Pyotr Serdyukov · 1 firearm in catalog
Also known as: MPS, Morskoy Patron Spetsialnyy, Special Marine Cartridge
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 5.66 mm (0.223") |
| Neck Diameter | 6.29 mm (0.248") |
| Base Diameter | 10 mm (0.394") |
| Case Length | 39 mm (1.535") |
| Overall Length | 150 mm (5.906") |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 20.8 g (321 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 365 m/s (1198 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 1386 J (1022 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Berdan |
| Cartridge Type | Rimless |
| Introduced | 1970 |
Firearms chambered in 5.66x39mm MPS
- APS Underwater Assault Rifle — Tula Arms Plant · Assault Rifle · 1975
Cartridge family
Parent cartridge: 5.45x39mm