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Introduction

CBC 5.56 x 45 mm SAT Improved Performance combines superior hard target penetration with better terminal effects than conventional 5.56 NATO Ball ammunition. Loaded with a lead-free projectile the 5.56 SAT provides the infantry more consistent lethality at close-and-long-range engagements, up to 600 meters.

The improved performance is a result of the projectile capability of penetrating barriers with higher efficiency and carrying enough residual energy to incapacitate soft targets. In direct shots, the projectile construction favors fragmentation and increases lethality.

Although lighter, the 5.56 SAT outperforms the 7.62 Ball M80 in both hard and soft targets. The 5.56 SAT will completely perforate a 9.5 mm thick mild steel plate at a distance of 385 meters from muzzle, still having enough residual energy to guarantee effective terminal performance.

Designed to comply with the STANAG 4172 and NATO (Multi-caliber MOPI Standard), CBC 5.56 x 45 mm SAT ballistic trajectories fully match NATO reference cartridges.

Introduction
SAT IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

The technology provides the infantry a higher lethality capability by enabling the engagement of a wider array of targets and at long distance.

SAT IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Advantages

Improved hard target performance and increased terminal effect against soft targets – compared to 5.56x45mm NATO Ball

Effective against a wide variety of targets

Increases the engagement range to distances up to 600m

Lead free projectile
Bullet coating for reducing barrel wear

No weight increase compared to 5.56x45mm NATO Ball

Fully compliant with NATO MOPI requirements.
No weapon modification or conversion kit is required

COMPARISON CHART

5.56 NATO BALL VS. 5.56 SAT

COMPARISON CHART - 5.56 NATO BALL VS. 5.56 SAT

Product qualification

CBC 5.56 x 45 mm SAT was submitted to a wide range of tests during validation phases. All standard ballistic properties were tested against NATO standards. Additional performance tests proved reliably that the 5.56 SAT cartridge has superior performance compared to standard 5.56 NATO Ball in all scenarios, against hard targets (3/8” mild steel plate and concrete wall) and soft targets (even protected by kevlar body armor), enhancing warfighter capabilities in the field and guaranteeing superior lethality.

The 5.56 x 45 mm SAT is a mature product with the highest Manufacturing Readiness Level (Figure 1).

Figure 1 - CBC 5.56 x 45 mm SAT (MRL) Manufacturing Readiness Level

Figure 1 - CBC 5.56 x 45 mm SAT (MRL) Manufacturing Readiness Level

Composition & Visual

Identification

1 PROJECTILE COPPER SOLID BODY
EXPOSED STEEL
CORE LEAD FREE
2 PENETRATION PERFORMANCE 9.5 mm STEEL PLATE (SAE 1010 OR 1020 | 55 HRB - 70 HRB), AT 385 m FROM MUZZLE
3 CASE BRASS (CU70ZN30) (UNS 26000)
4 PROPELLANT DOUBLE BASE, REACH COMPLIANT
5 PRIMER PERCUSSION, BOXER TYPE, CRIMPED AND SEALED
SAT IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Weapon Systems

Weapon SystemsFully compatible with all NATO nominated weapons or equivalents without the need of any modifications or auxiliary equipment.

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