9x39
Overview
The 9×39mm is a Soviet rifle cartridge, It is based on the Soviet 7.62×39 mm round, but with the neck expanded to fit a 9.3mm bullet. It was developed in the 1980s. The intent was to create a subsonic cartridge for suppressed firearms for special forces units that had more power, range, and penetration than pistol cartridges usually used in such weapons.
Stats
Ammunition Type | Damage | Muzzle Energy | Bullet Velocity (m/s) | Barrier Penetration | Armor Piercing |
SP5 | 9.5 | 800 | 295 | 0.222 | 10 |
SP6 | 11.3 | 800 | 295 | 0.952 | 62 |
Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.