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5.56x45mm M855A1
General data
TypeRound
Weight0.012 kg
Grid size1x1
Performance
Projectile speed945 m/s
Damage49
Penetration power44
Armor damage %47
Accuracy %-5
Recoil+5
Ricochet chance38%
Durability burn %+34
Heat %+71

5.56x45mm M855A1 (M855A1) is a 5.56x45mm ammunition type in Escape from Tarkov.

Description

A 5.56x45mm NATO M855A1 cartridge with a 4 gram armor-piercing bullet with a steel penetrator tip over a copper alloy core with a copper semi-jacket in a brass case. This cartridge was designed to improve the penetration capabilities of the 5.56x45mm NATO M855 cartridge of the United States Army, being able to pierce basic and intermediate body ballistic protections, however, due to its design, it has a high bounce probability on various surfaces.

Notes

  • Cannot be listed for sale on the flea market.

Crafting

x1
Leatherman Multitool
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x180
5.56x45mm M855
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x1
Gunpowder "Kite"
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x1
Gunpowder "Eagle"
Workbench level 3
2 h 20 min
After completing Peacekeeper's task
Your Car Needs a Service
x120
5.56x45mm M855A1