5.7x28mm FN

1990 · Jean-Paul Denis, Marc Neuforge (FN Herstal) · 25 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 5.7x28, FN 5.7

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter5.7 mm (0.224")
Neck Diameter6.38 mm (0.251")
Base Diameter7.95 mm (0.313")
Case Length28.9 mm (1.138")
Overall Length40.5 mm (1.594")
Max Pressure345 MPa (50,038 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight2 g (31 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity716 m/s (2349 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy534 J (394 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimless Bottleneck
Introduced1990

Firearms chambered in 5.7x28mm FN