EDITORIAL SPECIAL : POLYMER-CASED AMMUNITION

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TRUE VELOCITY INC. [HAS 3 products]

True Velocity’s ammunition is over 30% lighter than conventional brass rounds. TV’s proprietary design innovations reduce overall weapons signature. Our lighter weight ammunition reduces transportation costs and increases operational advantages. Through the collaboration of science, technology and ballistic subject matter experts, True Velocity’s ammunition is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of the next generation weapon and modernization strategy.

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5.56x45mm NATO

True Velocity composite case 5.56x45mm Precision Ammunition is designed to incorporate many capabilities not found in other ammunition. The fully loaded composite case is more than 30% lighter than brass and acts as an insulator against heat fatigue in weapon chambers. Proprietary development and production methods allow the ammunition to meet velocity and function requirements in all USSOCOM-tested weapons. The projectile is an Opened Tipped Match bullet designed for consistency and accuracy. True Velocity Composite ammunition has been designed to function in harsh conditions and in all USSOCOM weapon systems.

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Projectile style: Lightweight Composite/OTM

Projectile weight: 77 grains

Velocity FPS: 838.2m/s (2,750 ft/s)

Energy (Ft Lb): Proprietary

Accuracy: Proprietary

How packaged: MIL-SPEC

Cartridge weight: 144 grains

% weight savings: More than 30% lighter than brass

7.62x51mm NATO

True Velocity composite case 7.62×51 Precision Ammunition is designed to incorporate many capabilities not found in other ammunition. The fully loaded composite case is 30% lighter than brass and acts as an insulator against heat fatigue in weapon chambers. Proprietary development and production methods allow the ammunition to meet pressure, velocity and function requirements in all USSOCOM-tested weapons. The projectile is a Sierra Match King, 168 grains. The unique design of the projectile assures superb accuracy, flat trajectory and high momentum delivery with low sensitivity to crosswinds at all ranges. True Velocity Composite ammunition has been designed to function in harsh conditions and in all USSOCOM weapon systems.

Caliber: 7.62×51 NATO

Projectile style: Lightweight Composite/ Hollow-Point Boat Tail

Projectile weight: 168 grains

Velocity FPS: 814.7/s (2,673 ft/s)

Energy (Ft Lb): Proprietary

Accuracy: Proprietary

How packaged: MIL-SPEC

Cartridge weight: 264 grains

% weight savings: More than 30% lighter than brass

.50 BMG / 12.7x99mm NATO

True Velocity’s composite case .50 BMG / 12.7×99 NATO Ammunition is designed to incorporate many capabilities not found in other ammunition. The fully loaded composite case is 30% lighter than brass and acts as an insulator against heat fatigue in weapon chambers. Proprietary development and production methodologies allow the ammunition to meet velocity and function requirements in all current DoD weapons, as well as to function across a wide spectrum of harsh operating environments.

Caliber: .50 BMG / 12.7x99mm NATO

Projectile style: Lightweight Composite/ FMJ, M33 Ball

Projectile weight: 660 grains

Velocity FPS: 885.4 m/s (2,905 ft/s)

Energy (Ft Lb): Proprietary

Accuracy: Proprietary

How packaged: MIL-SPEC

Cartridge weight: 1,259 grains

% weight savings: More than 30% lighter than brass

MAC, LLC

.50 Cal Polymer Cased Ammunition

The only polymer rounds qualified by the U.S. government, fielded and used in live operations. MAC .50 Cal Polymer Cased Ammunition

meets specifications for MIL-DTL-10190F for velocity, pressure, accuracy, bullet pull and function at ambient and temperature extremes. Compatible with all US-MIL caliber .50 machine guns and rifles with standard .50 BMG chambers.

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Caliber: .50

Case: Hybrid polymer/metal design

Projectile style: Customer Choice

Projectile weight: Proprietary

Velocity FPS: 2,905 fps (885 m/s)

Energy (Ft Lb): Proprietary

Max Pressure: 65,000 psi

Accuracy: Single-digit Standard Deviation for velocity

How packaged: 100 rounds linked 4/1 tracer in M2A2 box, or per customer specifications

Cartridge weight: 96 grams (typical)

% weight savings: Up to 30%

NAMMO

5.56 PSRTA

Plastic Short Range Training Ammunition (PSRTA) is intended for use in training areas where range restrictions preclude the use of full-range standard service ammunition. Lead-free primers remove nearly all trace amounts of toxins reducing risk to users. Currently in use at Special Operations training facilities.

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Caliber: 5.56×45

Projectile style: Polymer force on target (training)

Projectile weight: Proprietary

Velocity FPS: Generally matched to 855A1

Energy (Ft Lb): Proprietary

Accuracy: Similar to M855 at 20m

How packaged: 30 per box

Cartridge weight: 3.0g–3.3g (48 ± 3 g)

% weight savings: Proprietary

TEXTRON SYSTEMS [HAS 3 Products]

Textron Systems’ CT ammunition uses a novel ammunition design, in which the projectile is seated within a cylindrical case. The CT design allows for up to 37% weight savings, compared to equivalent-performing brass cartridges.

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5.56mm CT

The 5.56mm CT reduces total system weight by 40% and maintains the same capabilities as the M249 conventional system.

Caliber: 5.56mm CT Cased Telescoped

Projectile style: M855

Projectile weight: 62 grains

Velocity FPS: 3,020

Energy (Ft Lb): 2,509

Accuracy: Proprietary

How packaged: Proprietary

Cartridge weight: 127 grains

% weight savings, cartridge: 33%

% Weight savings, cartridge and link: 39% (Reference cartridge & link M855/M27)

6.5mm CT Carbine

The 6.5mm CT Carbine system provides a 35% ammo weight savings with 30% increased lethality, compared to 7.62mm conventional systems.

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7.62mm CT MMG Cased Telescoped

With a total system reduction of 37%, the 7.62mm CT MMG matches the performance of the M240 conventional system.