The technology is well known in the U.S. Army weaponry ended up getting upgraded. The upgraded device is M855, a bullet that was designed in the 1970s and continues to be used today.For information, although still in use, the bullet was often expressed by the troops because they are often not effective in shutting down opponents.
The M855A1, bullet has been demonstrated at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States proved to be faster, more lethal, and will soon replace his elder brother.
"This new ammunition is more" green "because it is lead-free. That is, the bullets are also environmentally friendly, "said a U.S. military spokesman, as quoted by FoxNews, May 9, 2011. The U.S. military alone, according to the spokesman, has been supplying lead-free ammunition to U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan, since last June.
M855 was recognized by the U.S. military did not provide the desired capabilities as users turn off when shooting enemies from a distance of less than 150 yards or about 137 meters. However, the ballistics expert said there was no bullet is perfect, and the new bullet more lethal nor significantly.
"There was no bullet in the world can certainly be able to stop the opponent," said Martin Fackler, former director of the Wound Ballistics Laboratory at the Letterman Army Institute of Research. "Even if you destroy the heart of the opponent, he still had 15 seconds to shoot back because they still have enough oxygen in his brain to do that," he said.
However, the army said, the ammunition was made as part of the "green" small caliber arms ammunition to be more environmentally friendly. (eh)
Source : http://teknologi.news.viva.co.id
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