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===Training and instruction cartridges=== | ===Training and instruction cartridges=== | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:27th Independent Sevastopol Guards Motor Rifle Brigade (183-24).jpg|thumb|7H4 training or dummy cartridges.]] |
For training purposes the [[blank cartridge]]s '''7H3''', '''7H3M''' and '''7Kh3''' were developed. These rounds have a hollow white plastic imitation projectile. When these training rounds are used, the barrel of the gun is fitted at the muzzle with a Blank Fire Adapter to produce a gas pressure build-up for cycling the gun, as well as a breakup aid for their plastic projectiles.<ref>[http://www.military-today.com/russian_land_forces.pdf Russian 5.45x39mm Assault Rifle Rounds, Land Forces Weapons Export Catalog, page 86]</ref> | For training purposes the [[blank cartridge]]s '''7H3''', '''7H3M''' and '''7Kh3''' were developed. These rounds have a hollow white plastic imitation projectile. When these training rounds are used, the barrel of the gun is fitted at the muzzle with a Blank Fire Adapter to produce a gas pressure build-up for cycling the gun, as well as a breakup aid for their plastic projectiles.<ref>[http://www.military-today.com/russian_land_forces.pdf Russian 5.45x39mm Assault Rifle Rounds, Land Forces Weapons Export Catalog, page 86]</ref> | ||
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+ | == Gallery == | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Image:Cartridge Kalashnikov AK-74.svg|5.45×39mm 7N6(M) Cartridge Sectional Drawing<br />'''A:''' projectile jacket<br />'''B:''' steel core<br />'''C:''' hollow cavity<br />'''D:''' lead inlay<br />'''E:''' propelling charge | ||
+ | File:5.45x39.jpg|5.45×39mm cartridge with steel cartridge case. | ||
+ | Image:RussianWP.jpg|Wound Profiles of Russian small-arms ammunition compiled by Dr. [[Martin Fackler]] on behalf of the U.S. military | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |