5.56×30mm MINSAS
The 5.56×30mm MINSAS is a firearm cartridge manufactured by India's Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for close-quarters combat use. It has an effective range of  and good penetration against body armor. OFB claims it exhibits penetration superior to 9mm. It is currently chambered in the Modern Sub Machine Carbine and Amogh carbine.

The MINSAS is being manufactured at Ammunition Factory Khadki in Pune.

Development
The first reports of the MINSAS being developed was from 2009 when the MSMC was announced to be in development. DRDO reported that the MINSAS can penetrate both soft body armor and 3.5 mm MS plates at 100 meters.

Dimensions
The 5.56×30mm MINSAS round has a total length of 42mm and a total weight of 6g. The bullet length is at 17mm and the weight at 2.6g.

The MINSAS is available in Ball, Drill, Proof and Blank-type rounds.

It has a range up to 200 meters.

See also
 FN 5.7×28mm
 HK 4.6×30mm

References

Pistol and rifle cartridges
Military cartridges