M855 ball ammunition

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mk_12_Mod_0_Special_Purpose_Rifle
gptkbp:armament 0.304
gptkbp:availability widely available in the civilian market
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:doctrine integrated into military doctrine
gptkbp:environmental_impact lead contamination concerns
gptkbp:feedback generally positive user feedback
gptkbp:fighting_style considered effective in combat scenarios
gptkbp:first_appearance armor-piercing capabilities
gptkbp:historical_event used in various conflicts
gptkbp:historical_significance significant in modern military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M855 ball ammunition
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:is_compatible_with compatible with AR-15 platform
gptkbp:is_designed_for gptkb:M4_carbine
gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkbp:is_tested_for subject to ballistic testing
subject to military testing standards
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length boat tail bullet
approximately 2.26 inches
gptkbp:logistics part of military logistics planning
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lake_City_Army_Ammunition_Plant
gptkbp:marketed_as military-grade ammunition
gptkbp:material brass
lead
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:packaging typically sold in boxes or bulk
gptkbp:performance high accuracy at range
effective against soft targets
evaluated for performance metrics
gptkbp:population_trend trends in military and civilian markets
gptkbp:price_range varies based on market conditions
gptkbp:produced_by produced in large quantities
sourced from multiple manufacturers
gptkbp:project potential for future developments in design
gptkbp:propulsion ball powder
gptkbp:range 500 meters
gptkbp:recoil low recoil
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance NATO standards
regulated by ATF
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in various conditions
gptkbp:replaced_by M855 A1 Enhanced Performance Round
gptkbp:safety_features subject to safety regulations
sealed primer and case mouth
gptkbp:speed approximately 3,100 feet per second
gptkbp:successor M855 A1 ammunition
gptkbp:supply_chain part of military supply chain
gptkbp:sustainability concerns over sustainability practices
gptkbp:title non-corrosive
gptkbp:training used in military training exercises
used in training requirements for soldiers
gptkbp:type full metal jacket
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:weight 62 grains