9 × 39 mm

9 × 39 mm
general information
caliber	9 × 39 mm
Sleeve shape	Bottle neck sleeve with pull-out groove
Dimensions
Floor ⌀	9.2 mm
Cartridge bottom ⌀	11.3 mm
Sleeve length	39 mm
Weights
Bullet weight	16-16.8 g
Technical specifications
Speed v 0	280-300 m / s
Bullet energy E 0	660-780 J.
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The 9 × 39 mm is a Soviet subsonic medium cartridge that is used in special silenced weapons such as the Wintores sniper rifle , the AS Wal assault rifle or the OZ-14 Grosa . The projectile is very long in relation to its diameter, which is why, despite the projectile speed below the sound barrier, a comparatively high penetration rate and a long flight path are achieved.

development

The cartridge was developed from the 7.62 × 39 mm M43 cartridge . For this purpose, the sleeve of the M43 was widened to 9 mm, the other dimensions remained unchanged. The storeys are new developments.

properties

The cartridge was developed specifically for the projectile's subsonic speed in order to avoid the sonic boom. The remaining muzzle bang can be greatly reduced with a silencer.

Types

7N9 ammunition

SP-5 ( GRAU index 7N8, Russian СП-5 ): Spezialnij Patron, "special cartridge". Precision ammunition with lead-core full-jacket bullet.

SP-5US ( Russian СП5-УЗ ): Experimental variant of the SP-5 with a reinforced charge.

SP-6 (GRAY index 7N9, Russian СП-6 ): Armor-piercing cartridge with a steel core. Penetration performance 6 mm steel or 2.8 mm titanium or 30 layers of Kevlar over 200 meters.

SP-6U ( Russian СП-6УЧ ): Training variant with the ballistic properties of the SP-6.

PAB-9 (GRAU index 7N12, Russian ПАБ-9 ): Simplified, inexpensive variant of the SP-6, which is no longer produced due to the associated disadvantages such as reduced precision and increased tube wear.

SPP ( Russian СПП ): Precision ammunition with increased penetration capacity.

BP ( Russian БП ): armor piercing cartridge.

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