Standard Ball cartridge equivalent to M193. Suitable for weapons with 1:12 barrel twist, may be offered linked with Tracer version (M196)
| Normative reference | MIL-C-9963F |
| Tip identification | None |
| Projectile type | Ball |
| Projectile weight | 3.56 g / 55 gr |
| Velocity at 16 m ¹ ² | 965 m/s / 3165 ft/s |
| Energy at 16 m | 1658 J |
| Case | Brass |
| Service temperature | -54°C to +52°C -65°F to +125°F |
| Safety temperature | -54°C to +71°C -65°F to +160°F |
| Barrel Twist | TW12 |