Important Notice
The following Ballistic Testing Standard summary is provided for information purposes only. It does not contain the information needed to perform the tests to compliance. The Test Standard has numerous requirements that need to be met in order to fully comply with the standard. It is advisable to read the actual Ballistic Standard document from the issuing organization in order to obtain further information.

German DIN Ballistic Standards

German DIN Ballistic Standards

Standard - Rating:DIN - C1-SF 9 mm Parabellum
Projectile Caliber :9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:124 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1165 to 1198 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:No spall standard
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C2-SF .357 Magnum
Projectile Caliber :.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:158 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1362 to 1394 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:No spall standard
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C3-SF .44 Magnum
Projectile Caliber :.44 Magnum
Cartridge Type:240 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1427 to 1460 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:No spall standard
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C4-SF .30 7.62 NATO
Projectile Caliber :.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:147 grain M80
Velocity Range:2575 to 2608 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:32.81 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:No spall standard
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C5-SF .30 7.62 NATO
Projectile Caliber :.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:150 grain M61 AP
Velocity Range:2625 to 2657 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 - 5.7 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:82.02 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:No spall standard
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C1-SA 9 mm Parabellum
Projectile Caliber :9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:124 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1165 to 1198 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:Spall is Acceptable
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C2-SA .357 Magnum
Projectile Caliber :.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:158 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1362 to 1394 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:Spall is Acceptable
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C3-SA .44 Magnum
Projectile Caliber :.44 Magnum
Cartridge Type:240 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1427 to 1460 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:Spall is Acceptable
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C4-SA .30 7.62 NATO
Projectile Caliber :.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:147 grain M80
Velocity Range:2575 to 2608 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:32.81 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:Spall is Acceptable
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:DIN - C5-SA .30 7.62 NATO
Projectile Caliber :.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:150 grain M61 AP
Velocity Range:2625 to 2657 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.9 - 5.7 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:8.2 ft from muzzle
Target Range:82.02 ft.
Sample Size:19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate:19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box
Witness Plate Distance:1.97 in.
Test Temperature:73 F
Standard Document:German: DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Source:DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988
Comments:Spall is Acceptable
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
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