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-====== Ammo: 5.45x39mm Soviet/Russian ======
+====== Ammo: 7.62x39mm ======
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+===== Overview =====
-**Overview**
-The 5.45x39mm is the modern standard for the Russian Armed Forces (AFRF). It was designed to counter the NATO 5.56mm, offering high velocity and a flat trajectory. It is famous for its "poison bullet" effect (extreme tumbling upon impact), though its effectiveness against modern plates depends heavily on the specific 7N-series variant used.
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-===== Modern Combat Rounds =====
+The 7.62x39mm is the iconic Soviet intermediate cartridge, primarily used by the AK-47, AKM, AK-103, and the Finnish Rk 62 platforms. Compared to NATO 5.56mm, it offers superior **barrier penetration** and raw energy at close-to-medium ranges, but suffers from significantly more **bullet drop** and slower muzzle velocity.
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-==== 7N10 (Enhanced Penetration) ====
-* **Visual ID:** Purple/Violet Ring
-* **Role:** Standard Issue (Post-1994)
-The current "general purpose" round for frontline units. It features a lengthened steel core to improve penetration over the older 7N6.
-  * **Pros:** Good balance of availability and penetration; effective against mid-tier body armor.
-  * **Cons:** Struggles against heavy Level IV/V ballistic plates.
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-==== 7N22 (Armor Piercing) ====
-* **Visual ID:** Black Tip / Dark Ring
-* **Role:** Specialized Anti-Armor
-Utilizes a hardened high-carbon steel penetrator. This is the Russian answer to high-end NATO body armor.
-  * **Pros:** Excellent armor penetration; maintains lethal energy through light cover.
-  * **Cons:** Rare in common stockpiles; slightly lower "flesh damage" due to rigid core.
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+===== Russian (AFRF) Combat Rounds =====
-==== 7N24 (Super Armor Piercing) ====
-* **Visual ID:** Black Tip / Specialized Markings
-* **Role:** Elite AP
-The "Tungsten" round. Features a tungsten-carbide core for maximum penetration.
-  * **Pros:** Will punch through almost any infantry-scale armor in Arma 3 RHS.
-  * **Cons:** Extremely rare; limited utility against unarmored targets (over-penetration).
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+==== 7N23 (BP) ====
+  * **Visual ID:** Black Tip
+  * **Role:** Modern Armor Piercing The "BP" (Broneboynaya) is the modern standard for high-threat environments. It features a hardened steel core designed to defeat modern body armor.
+  * **Pros:** Excellent balance of lethality and armor penetration; reliably defeats Level III plates.
+  * **Cons:** Harder to find in large quantities; high recoil compared to 5.45mm counterparts.
+==== 57-BZ-231 (BZ) ====
+  * **Visual ID:** Black and Red Tip
+  * **Role:** Armor-Piercing Incendiary A specialized combat round that combines a hardened penetrator with an incendiary charge.
+  * **Pros:** Can ignite vehicle fuel tanks and ammo crates (ACE Cook-off); high chance to start fires on impact.
+  * **Cons:** Over-penetrates soft targets; projectile trajectory can be slightly inconsistent at long range.
+===== Finnish (GREF/Valmet) Variants =====
+==== M78 (Ball) ====
+  * **Visual ID:** Plain / Steel Case
+  * **Role:** Finnish Standard Issue (Ball) The standard round for the Rk 62 and Rk 95. In RHS: GREF, it is modeled with slightly better consistency than surplus Soviet PS.
+  * **Pros:** Very reliable muzzle velocity; high fragmentation in unarmored targets.
+  * **Cons:** Struggles against Level IV ballistic plates.
+==== M82 (API) ====
+  * **Visual ID:** Black and Red Tip
+  * **Role:** Finnish Armor-Piercing Incendiary The Finnish equivalent to the Soviet BZ round.
+  * **Pros:** Specifically designed for the Valmet platforms (Rk 62/95); provides excellent anti-material performance.
+  * **Cons:** Rare availability; high visibility tracers (if using the tracer variant).
 ===== Legacy & Specialty Rounds =====
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+==== 57-N-231 (PS) ====
-==== 7N6 / 7N6M (Ball) ====
-* **Visual ID:** Red Ring / Plain
-* **Role:** Cold War Standard
-The original 5.45 round. Famous for its hollow air pocket in the tip that causes the bullet to tumble (yaw) immediately upon impact.
-  * **Pros:** Devastating soft-tissue damage; extremely high fragmentation.
-  * **Cons:** Very poor penetration against modern ceramic plates.
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+  * **Visual ID:** Plain / Steel Case
+  * **Role:** Legacy Standard (Ball) The ubiquitous "Steel Core" ball round. It has been the global standard for decades.
+  * **Pros:** Massive availability; punches through wood and thin metal better than 5.56mm Ball.
+  * **Cons:** Struggles significantly against modern ceramic body armor; inconsistent fragmentation.
+==== 57-N-231U (US) ====
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+  * **Visual ID:** Black Tip with Green Ring
-==== 7U1 (Subsonic) ====
+  * **Role:** Subsonic / Stealth "Umen'shennoy Skorosti" (Reduced Velocity) rounds designed specifically for use with the **PBS-1 Suppressor**.
-* **Visual ID:** Black and Green Tip
+  * **Pros:** Nearly silent when suppressed; effective for sentry removal without alerting nearby AI.
-* **Role:** Stealth / Suppressed
+  * **Cons:** <wrap alert>**Extreme bullet drop.**</wrap> Velocity is roughly 300 m/s. Aiming at 100m+ requires massive hold-over.
-Specifically designed for the AK-74 with a PBS-4 suppressor.
-  * <wrap alert>**Warning:** Extreme bullet drop. This round travels at ~300 m/s. Use only for short-range stealth sentry removal.</wrap>
-  * **Pros:** Nearly silent when used with a PBS-4 suppressor.
-  * **Cons:** Minimal effective range; requires significant hold-over.
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-==== 7T3 (Tracer) ====
-* **Visual ID:** Green Tip
-* **Role:** Signalling
-The standard green tracer for the 5.45 family.
-  * **Notes:** Matches the ballistics of 7N6. Essential for machine gunners (RPK-74) to track fire.
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+===== Tracers & Logistical IDs =====
+^ Type ^ Matching Round ^ Notes ^
+| **57-N-231P** | T-45 | Green tip. Standard Soviet tracer (Green trace). |
+| **6L10** | 57-N-231 | Standard 30rd Bakelite (Orange) magazine pre-loaded with PS. |
+| **Rk 62 Mag** | M78 | Finnish steel-ribbed magazine pre-loaded with Finnish Ball. |
 ===== Ballistic Comparison Table =====
 ^ Round ^ Weight ^ Velocity ^ Armor Pen. ^ Soft Damage ^ Ideal Range ^
-| **7N6M** | 53 gr | High | Low | Very High | 0 - 350m |
+| **57-N-231 (PS)** | 123 gr | 715 m/s | Medium | High | 0 - 300m |
-| **7N10** | 56 gr | High | Medium | High | 0 - 400m |
+| **7N23 (BP)** | 121 gr | 725 m/s | High | High | 0 - 350m |
-| **7N22** | 57 gr | High | High | Medium | 0 - 400m |
+| **M82 (API)** | 119 gr | 730 m/s | **Very High** | **Incendiary** | 0 - 300m |
-| **7N24** | 63 gr | High | Extreme | Low | 0 - 350m |
+| **57-N-231U (US)**| 193 gr | 300 m/s | Very Low | Moderate | 0 - 100m |
-| **7T3** | 50 gr | High | Low | Medium | 0 - 300m |
-| **7U1** | 80 gr | Subsonic | Very Low | High | 0 - 100m |
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 ===== Deployment Summary =====
-* **Frontline Rifleman (AK-74M / AK-12):** Standardize on **7N10**. It provides the necessary penetration for modern combat environments.
+  * **General Infantry (AKM/AK-103):** Standardize on **57-N-231 (PS)** for general suppression and **7N23 (BP)** for armored engagements.
-* **CQB / Urban Ops:** Prioritize **7N22** if available to ensure targets behind light cover or in heavy vests are neutralized quickly.
+  * **Finnish Forces (Rk 62):** Use **M78** as the primary loadout. The **M82 API** should be reserved for anti-vehicle roles.
-* **Stealth Infiltration:** Use **7U1** only in conjunction with the **PBS-4 suppressor**. Ensure optics are zeroed for subsonic travel.
+  * **Saboteur / Stealth:** Use **57-N-231U (US)** strictly with the **PBS-1 Suppressor**.
-* **Guerilla / Insurgent Ops:** Expect to find **7N6**. Aim for "soft spots" (limbs/face) if the enemy is wearing heavy NATO-standard armor.
+  * **Historical Scenarios:** Use the **6L10 Bakelite** magazines for Cold War era aesthetics.
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-**Related Guides:** [[guides:ammo:556x45|5.56mm NATO]] | [[guides:ammo:762x39|7.62mm Soviet]]