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 300 m and good penetration against body armor. OFB claims it exhibits penetration superior to 9mm.

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.

It was known as the 5.56×30mm INSAS, named after the planned INSAS carbine.

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

It has a range up to 200 meters. The catridge has a muzzle velocity reportedly close to 900 m/s, with a projectile of approximately 2.6 grams (40 grains).

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