| 5.56×30mm MINSAS | |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal defense weapon |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Indian Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Ammunition Factory Khadki[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Bullet diameter | 5.56 mm (0.218 in) |
| Case length | 30 mm (1.181 in) |
| Overall length | 42 mm (1.654 in) |
The 5.56×30mm MINSAS is a firearm cartridge manufactured by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for close-quarters combat use. It has an effective range of 300 metres (980 ft) and good penetration against body armor.[2] OFB claims that its penetration rate is better than 9mm caliber.[3] It is currently chambered in the Modern Sub Machine Carbine and Amogh carbine.[4]
The MINSAS is being manufactured at Ammunition Factory Khadki in Pune.[5]
History
Development
The first reports of the MINSAS being developed was from 2009 when the MSMC was announced to be in development.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indigenous-carbine-passes-final-user-trials-ordnance-factory-board/story-AybXhL52kCkDWOlKA9Go6N.html
- ↑ Max Popenker. "Modern Sub Machine Carbine / MSMC submachine gun (India)". World Guns. Archived from the original on 2010-05-22. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ↑ "Indian MSMC carbine". Firearms World. Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20170802153735/https://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/add_31.htm
- ↑ https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/indian-army-to-get-made-in-india-carbines-designed-by-drdo/2147446/
- ↑ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/31/indias-new-modern-submachine-carbine-msmc-and-5-56x30mm-ammunition/
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