Ammunition · 5.56x45 NATO
5.56x45mm SSA AP
Against Every Armor Class
How SSA AP performs against each armor class at full durability.
Handling: recoil +6% · accuracy -9%.
Guns Chambered in 5.56x45 NATO (18)
Where to Buy
No trader sells this for cash right now.
Not on the flea market either: found in raid, bartered, or crafted only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSA AP good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #1 of 11 5.56x45 NATO rounds by penetration (57 pen, tier S) with 38 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +6%, accuracy -9%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does SSA AP penetrate?
With 57 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 4 and has a fighting chance against Class 5. 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 SSA AP?
No trader sells it for cash and it is not on the flea market, so it comes from raids, barters, or crafts.
