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Ammunition · 5.56x45 NATO
5.56x45mm FMJ
Damage
57
Penetration
23 (Tier D)
Armor Damage
33%
Fragmentation
50%
Velocity
957 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽159 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How 5.56x45mm FMJ performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Effective
Class 2
Contested
Class 3
Poor
Class 4
Bounces
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Guns Chambered in 5.56x45 NATO (18)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL2)₽159
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5.56x45mm FMJ good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #7 of 11 5.56x45 NATO rounds by penetration (23 pen, tier D) with 57 damage. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does 5.56x45mm FMJ penetrate?
With 23 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 1 and has a fighting chance against Class 2. As a rule of thumb, a round needs about 10 more penetration than an armor's class x 10 to punch through consistently; the class-by-class chart on this page shows each matchup.
Where can you buy 5.56x45mm FMJ?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 2 for about ₽159 per round.
