Name: 5.66 × 39 mm Russian Underwater
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<h2>Synonyms</h2><p>5.66 mm Underwater; 5.66 mm MPS</p><h2>Armament</h2><p>TsniiTochMash ( Russia ) APS underwater assault rifle.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>The 5.66 mm MPS cartridge was developed along with the associated APS underwater assault rifle and the SPP-1 underwater pistol in the late 1960s, to a Soviet military requirement for weapons to be used against underwater swimmers. The assault rifle and ammunition became operational in 1971, but remained unknown in the West until recent years when they became available for sale to western military forces.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>Rimless, bottlenecked case of lacquered steel, sealed for waterproofing at case mouth and primer annulus. The steel bullet is a simple shaft, tapered to a point at the front and is extremely long (ratio approximately 25:1) in relation to calibre for underwater stability. A tracer round, designated MPST, is also produced. The MPS bullet does not stabilise in air.</p><p>RUSSIAN FEDERATION</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>State arsenals</p><p>Type: Ball: Steel; 2 g; MV (air) 365 m/s</p><p>Tracer: Data unknown</p>

The 5.66 × 39 mm Russian Underwater is a synonyms 5.66 mm Underwater; 5.66 mm MPS Armament TsniiTochMash ( Russia ) APS underwater assault rifle. Development The 5.66 mm MPS cartridge was developed along with the associated APS underwater assault rifle and the SPP-1 underwater pistol in the late 1960s, to a Soviet military requirement for weapons to be used against underwater swimmers.

The assault rifle and ammunition became operational in 1971, but remained unknown in the West until recent years when they became available for sale to western military forces. Description Rimless, bottlenecked case of lacquered steel, sealed for waterproofing at case mouth and primer annulus. The steel bullet is a simple shaft, tapered to a point at the front and is extremely long (ratio approximately 25:1) in relation to calibre for underwater stability. A tracer round, designated MPST, is also produced. The MPS bullet does not stabilise in air. RUSSIAN FEDERATION Manufacturer State arsenals Type: Ball: Steel; 2 g; MV (air) 365 m/s Tracer: Data unknown.

5.66 × 39 mm Russian Underwater

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