5.56×30mm MINSAS

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5.56×30mm MINSAS
TypePersonal defense weapon
Place of originIndia
Service history
Used byIndian Armed Forces
Production history
Designed2011
ManufacturerAmmunition Factory Khadki[1]
Specifications
Bullet diameter5.56 mm (0.218 in)
Case length30 mm (1.181 in)
Overall length42 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[]

  1. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indigenous-carbine-passes-final-user-trials-ordnance-factory-board/story-AybXhL52kCkDWOlKA9Go6N.html
  2. ^ Max Popenker. "Modern Sub Machine Carbine / MSMC submachine gun (India)". World Guns. Archived from the original on 2010-05-22. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  3. ^ "Indian MSMC carbine". Firearms World. Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". ofbindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/indian-army-to-get-made-in-india-carbines-designed-by-drdo/2147446/
  6. ^ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/31/indias-new-modern-submachine-carbine-msmc-and-5-56x30mm-ammunition/


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