The Central Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering (JSC TsNIITOCHMASH, part of the Kalashnikov concern) fully fulfilled its obligations under state contracts for the supply of 9-mm pistol cartridges of SP10 and SP11 indexes in 2024.
The 9x21-mm SP10 is distinguished by its high armor-piercing capability and accuracy of fire, and the cartridge surpasses its competitors in these technical parameters. The ammunition is an armor-piercing bullet with a steel heat-strengthened core. SP10 is used when firing from 6P53, SR1M, SR2M, 6P72, 6P72-1 weapons developed by TsNIITOCHMASH.
The cartridge is designed to engage enemy personnel without personal protective equipment (PPE) at a range of up to 100 m, as well as in Class 2 PPE at a range of up to 50 m. The cartridge is capable of penetrating a 5 mm thick steel sheet at a distance of 40 m.
SP10 characteristics:
- Initial bullet velocity — 435 m/s
- Cartridge length — 33 mm
- Cartridge weight — 11.6 g
- Bullet weight — 7.1 g
The 9 mm SP11 pistol cartridge with a lead core bullet was developed as a cheaper analogue of the SP10 cartridge. The ammunition has a lower chance of bullet ricochet and is suitable for practicing shooting skills in shooting ranges.
The design of the SP11 cartridge bullet consists of a bimetallic jacket with a lead core. It is used in 6P53, 6P72, 6P72-1, SR1M, SR2M weapons, also created at TsNIITOCHMASH. The SP11 cartridge can engage enemy personnel unprotected by PPE at a range of up to 100 m.
SP11 characteristics:
- Initial bullet velocity — 390 m/s
- Cartridge length — 33 mm
- Cartridge weight — 12.5 g
- Bullet weight — 8.1 g
Both cartridges were developed at TsNIITOCHMASH. The SP10 cartridge was adopted by Russian special forces in 1996, and the SP11 cartridge in 1997.
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