4.6 × 36 mm CETME
| 4.6 × 36 mm CETME | |
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| general information | |
| caliber | 4.6 x 36 mm |
| Sleeve shape | Bottle neck sleeve, rimless with pull-out groove |
| Dimensions | |
| Sleeve shoulder ⌀ | 8.45 mm |
| Sleeve neck ⌀ | 5.3 mm |
| Floor ⌀ | 4.68 mm |
| Cartridge bottom ⌀ | 8.95 mm |
| Sleeve length | 36 mm |
| Cartridge length | 48.5 mm |
| Weights | |
| Bullet weight | 3.5 g |
| total weight | 8.6 g |
| Technical specifications | |
| Speed v 0 | 780 m / s |
| Bullet energy E 0 | 1065 J. |
| Lists on the subject | |
The 4.6 × 36 mm CETME is a cartridge that was developed by CETME ( Centro de Estudios Técnicos de Materiales Especiales ) for the HK36 experimental assault rifle from the German company Heckler & Koch around 1971 .
A hard core made of tungsten carbide was provided for the bullet to increase the penetration power . Further development was then discontinued in 1976 in favor of the caseless cartridge 4.7 mm for the G11 from Heckler & Koch.