M33Ball
M17Tracer
M8API Armour Piercing Incendiary
M20API-T
M2AP
12.7 x 99 mm
Cartridge70:30 Brass
ProjectileBullet case, pressed tracing agen, hard steel core, incendiary agent
Primer0.50 Boxer Corrosion Proof
PropellantAromatic 5:1
Round Length (mm)138.5
Cartridge Case Length (mm)99
Cartridge Mass (g)118
DispersionTarget Distance 550 m, 5 target MR < 304.8 mm
Velocity (V24) (m/s)887 +/- 9
Average Chamber Pressure (Mpa)< 350
Penetration Effectiveness90%, vertically, target distance 160 m, homogeneous armour plate 20 mm
Incendiary Effectiveness80%, vertically for petrol-immersed paper or tank behind homogeneous armour plate 15 mm
Tracing Duration (s)> 3
Packing Type 1Wooden Box
Quantity2 x 100 rounds (M9 link)
Gross Mass (Kg)35
Dimension (mm)440 x 410 x 270
Packing Type 2Wooden Box – Iron Box
Quantity2 x 100 rounds (M9 link) or 2 x 90 rounds (M15A2 link)
Gross Mass (Kg)33
Dimension (mm)369 x 320 x 203