7.62x45mm vz. 52

1952 · Alois Farlik · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: 7.62x45mm Czech, 7.62x45mm M52

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.83 mm (0.308")
Neck Diameter8.66 mm (0.341")
Base Diameter11.3 mm (0.445")
Case Length45 mm (1.772")
Overall Length60 mm (2.362")
Max Pressure430 MPa (62,366 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight8.5 g (131 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity760 m/s (2493 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2455 J (1811 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeBerdan
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1952

Firearms chambered in 7.62x45mm vz. 52