| 5.56×21mm PINDAD | |
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| Type | Pistol cartridge |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Specifications | |
| Parent case | 5.56x45mm |
The 5.56×21mm PINDAD was a personal defence weapon round previously developed in Indonesia. The round is based on the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge, being a cut down version of it.[1] It is sometimes known as 5.56×23mm.[2]
Development
The 5.56×21mm round is said to have the same firepower from a .40 S&W or 10mm round.[3] Its muzzle velocity is around 508-510 m/s.[3] The catridge is only used for the Pindad PS-01.[1]
See also
References
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