BULLET 12.7 X 99 MM ARMOR PIERCING INCENDIARY TRACER
The 12.7 x 99 mm Tracer (T) round, easily recognized by its red tip, is designed to provide visual feedback during flight, allowing shooters to track their bullet’s trajectory in real-time. Used in both day and night operations, this cartridge aids in correcting aim, especially during sustained automatic fire. Commonly fired from weapons like the Browning M2 and Barrett M82, the Tracer round is essential for maintaining accuracy in low-visibility conditions and is widely used in training and live combat to coordinate fire more effectively.
ARMOR PIERCING INCENDIARY TRACER (API-T)
Subtype | Tip Identification | Projectile Weight (g) | Purpose |
Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (API-T) | Red and Silver | 42.0 | Combines armor-piercing, incendiary, and tracer functions |
Muzzle Velocity (m/s) | Typical Weaponry | Other Characteristics | |
886 ± 9 | Browning M2, Barrett M82, M95, and heavy machine guns used in armored vehicles and helicopters | Penetrates 15 mm armor at 100 m; incendiary effect after penetration; tracer visible up to 1500 m. |