9x39

Overview

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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

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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.