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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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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 shot(s)
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...