5.8×42 DAP-87 DPB-10

This is a relatively new cartridge, developed by Chinese experts during mid- to late 1980s. Today it is a main infantry cartridge in the PLA, which is chambered in assault rifles, light and universal machine guns and sniper rifles. For latter applications (machine guns and sniping) a long-range version was developed that features heavier bullet and higher pressure load. Later on, a new “universal” load, designated DBP-10, was introduced into service.

 

Designation Bullet weight, g Muzzle velocity, m/s Muzzle energy, J Comments
5.8×42 DAP-87 4.15 790 1290 standard military ball bullet from carbine
5.8×42 DAP-87 4.15 930 1790 standard military ball bullet from standard assult rifle
5.8×42 DBP-10 4.6 915 1925 universal military ball bullet from standard assult rifle