5.7x28mm cartridges | FN HERSTAL

Key Benefits

Very high hit probability
Penetration of soft body armor (up to NIJ level IIIA)
High probability of incapacitation
No over-penetration, reduced risks of ricochets or collateral damage
Low recoil
Caliber designed by FN Herstal
Standardization process of the 5.7 caliber supported by NATO

Technical Data

5.7x28mm	SS190 Ball	L191 Tracer	Sb193 Subsonic	SS192 Soft	FR199 Frangible	Blank
Projectile weight	~ 2 g ~ 31.2 gr	~ 2 g ~ 31.2 gr	~ 3.9 g ~ 60.2 gr	~ 1.8 g ~ 27.8 gr	~ 2.3 g ~ 35.5 gr	N/A
Perforation CRISAT target	> 150m	> 150m	No	No	No	N/A
Muzzle velocity with FN® P90	~ 715m/s	~ 715m/s	~ 300m/s	~ 725m/s	~ 630m/s	N/A
Muzzle velocity with FN® Five-seveN Mk2	~ 615m/s	~ 615m/s	~ 300m/s	~ 640m/s	~ 515m/s	N/A
Available with green primer	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No

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