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5.56x45mm M856A1
5.56x45 M856A1 image
M856A1ICON
General data
TypeRound
Weight0.012 kg
Grid size1x1
Sold byPeacekeeper LL4
Performance
Projectile speed940 m/s
Damage52
Penetration power38
Armor damage %44
Accuracy %-4
Recoil+4
Ricochet chance38%
Durability burn %+20
Heat %+65.3
Failure to feed chanceMedium
Misfire chanceLow
Special effectsTracer (red)

5.56x45mm M856A1 (M856A1) is a 5.56x45mm ammunition type in Escape from Tarkov.

Description

A 5.56x45mm NATO M856A1 cartridge with a 3.6 gram copper alloy core tracer bullet with a copper jacket, in a brass case, intended for target designation and fire adjustment in battle (Trace color: Red).

This cartridge was designed to provide tracing capabilities when used in conjunction with the 5.56x45mm NATO M855A1 cartridge and have a similar ballistic performance, being able to pierce basic body ballistic protections, as well as providing excellent results against intermediate models, however, it has a high probability of bouncing off various surfaces.

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