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7.62 × 24 mm subcalibre
Region
Portugal
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
The 7.62 × 24 mm subcalibre is a synonyms none Armament Subcalibre insert barrel for the Portuguese service 84 mm anti-tank rocket launcher (the US 3.5 in M20 ). Development Developed by the Portuguese Army technical staff as an improvement on the 7.92 mm subcalibre round described elsewhere. With the adoption of 7.62 mm as the standard small arms calibre, subcalibre barrels in this size were also adopted, although the 7.92 mm versions are still in use. This version uses the same cartridge case but with a standard
production bullet rather than a specially made one. It is notable that this round gives better accuracy and range than the 7.92 mm subcalibre round. Description This round uses a short-necked, rimless cartridge case derived from the 7.63 × 25 mm cartridge. It carries a standard 7.62 mm rifle bullet which reproduces the trajectory of the rocket fired from the parent weapon. PORTUGAL Manufacturer INDEP Type: Ball M387: FMJ; lead core; 9.45 g; MV 260 m/s Tracer M358: FMJ; lead core; red trace to 300 m; 8.95 g; MV 260 m/s.