FN 5.56x45mm ammunition

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:armament varies by bullet type
gptkbp:associated_with sport shooting
modern warfare
personal defense
gptkbp:caliber 5.56x45mm
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:drug
gptkbp:cultural_impact popular in media and films
gptkbp:diameter 45 mm
gptkbp:environmental_impact lead-free options available
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:historical_significance widely adopted since the 1980s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FN 5.56x45mm ammunition
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:is_available_in various bullet types
gptkbp:is_designed_for assault rifles
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:is_standardized_by NATO standard
gptkbp:is_used_by various military forces
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:market widely available
gptkbp:material brass
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:5.56_NATO
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:.223_Remington
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:United_States_military
NATO member countries
law enforcement agencies
military contractors
private security firms
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:performance high accuracy
gptkbp:power_output approximately 1,700 J
gptkbp:range up to 600 meters
gptkbp:recoil low
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance regulated in many countries
gptkbp:safety_features subject to local laws
non-corrosive
gptkbp:speed popular among enthusiasts
approximately 900 m/s
gptkbp:supply_chain global manufacturers
gptkbp:training military training exercises
law enforcement training
gptkbp:type centerfire
boxer primed
gptkbp:used_in military firearms
civilian shooting sports
hunting applications
gptkbp:variant M855
M193
S S109
gptkbp:weight 55 grains
62 grains
77 grains
5.7 mm