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The ''12.7x40mm'' '''M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive''' (abbreviated '''M225 SAP-HE''') is a type of .50-caliber round used in the [[M6|M6 series]] of sidearms. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol | The ''12.7x40mm'' '''M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive''' (abbreviated '''M225 SAP-HE''') is a type of .50-caliber round used in the [[M6|M6 series]] of sidearms. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol Bungie.net's UNSC Weaponry update]</ref> | ||
Due to the semi [[Armor Piercing Rounds|armor piercing]] nature of the round it is likely coated or made of a hard metal such as steel but deforms shortly after impact to prevent the bullet exiting the body and causing accidental casualties. The filler is likely a stable explosive with either a contact explosive detonation (somewhat counter acting its SAP nature) or a delay action fuse so it goes off shortly after impact, ideally in the body of the enemy, often lethal and crippling. | Due to the semi [[Armor Piercing Rounds|armor piercing]] nature of the round it is likely coated or made of a hard metal such as steel but deforms shortly after impact to prevent the bullet exiting the body and causing accidental casualties. The filler is likely a stable explosive with either a contact explosive detonation (somewhat counter acting its SAP nature) or a delay action fuse so it goes off shortly after impact, ideally in the body of the enemy, often lethal and crippling. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The 12.7mm ammo is used in modern weapons, | *The 12.7mm ammo is used in modern weapons, mostly by sniper rifles. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |
Revision as of 07:28, July 11, 2008
Template:Ratings The 12.7x40mm M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (abbreviated M225 SAP-HE) is a type of .50-caliber round used in the M6 series of sidearms. [1]
Due to the semi armor piercing nature of the round it is likely coated or made of a hard metal such as steel but deforms shortly after impact to prevent the bullet exiting the body and causing accidental casualties. The filler is likely a stable explosive with either a contact explosive detonation (somewhat counter acting its SAP nature) or a delay action fuse so it goes off shortly after impact, ideally in the body of the enemy, often lethal and crippling.
Trivia
- The 12.7mm ammo is used in modern weapons, mostly by sniper rifles.