nato-tracer

NATO TRACER

NATO standard tracer cartridge equivalent to M17, with full luminosity trace up to 1500 m from the muzzle, visible in both day and night. Suitable for all 12.7 x 99 mm weapons, it may be offered linked with any other trajectory-matched cartridges, such as Ball, AP and API, in different configurations.

Normative referenceNATO AEP-97 ED A V1
Tip identificationRed
Projectile typeTracer
Projectile weight40.8 g / 630 gr
Velocity at 16 m ¹ ²As per reference ammunition
Energy at 16 m≥ 16523 J
CaseBrass
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