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Rifle · Soviet / Russian GRAU

14.5x114mm Soviet

Also known as 14.5x114mm · 14.5 Soviet

Massive Soviet anti-material cartridge.

Caliber
0.5858″ · 14.88 mm
Introduced
1939
Case
Rimless
Primary use
Military
Status
Active

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Typical grains989 · 990 · 991 gr
Identity
Introduced
1939
Type
Rifle
Origin
Soviet Union
Inventor
Soviet Ordnance
Manufacturer
Tula Arms Plant
Standard
Soviet / Russian GRAU
Status
Active
Availability
Military Surplus
Build
Case capacity
520 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:15.7
Primer
Berdan Large Rifle / Military
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
52,000 psi
Eff. range
2000 yd
Max range
8000 yd
Recoil
150–200 ft·lb

Introduced by Tula Arms Plant

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 14.5x114mm Soviet.

Performance

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Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 14.880.586 ✓
Neck ⌀ 16.500.650 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ 25.501.004 ✓
Shoulder angle 22.2°— ✓
Base ⌀ 26.951.061 ✓
Rim ⌀ 26.951.061 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 2.500.098 ✓
Neck length 14.630.576 ≈
Case length 114.004.488 ✓
Overall length 155.806.134 ✓

Size vs familiar rounds

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Factory loads

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Firearms chambered in 14.5x114mm Soviet

8 models in the database chamber 14.5x114mm Soviet. Browse all →

Truvelo SR Anti-Materiel 14.5mmDenel NTW-20 20x82mm 60-inchDenel NTW-20 20x82mm South African Anti-MaterielVarious Soviet PTRS-41 14.5x114mm 48.3-inchSoviet State Arsenals PTRD-41Soviet Union PTRD-41 14.5x114mmSoviet Union PTRS-41 14.5x114mmDegtyarev PTRD-41 14.5x114mm 78.7-inch

Connected reference

Loads20 factory loads for 14.5x114mm SovietFirearmsFirearms in 14.5x114mm Soviet

History

Developed in 1939 for Soviet heavy machine guns and anti-tank rifles. Designed to penetrate armor and destroy light vehicles. Used extensively in WWII in PTRD and PTRS anti-tank rifles. Continued use in KPV heavy machine gun. Still in widespread military service as anti-material and anti-aircraft round. More powerful than .50 BMG but less common internationally.

FAQs

What twist rate does 14.5x114mm Soviet use?
14.5x114mm Soviet typically uses a 1:15.7 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 14.5x114mm Soviet?
14.5x114mm Soviet uses a 0.5858″ (14.88 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 14.5x114mm Soviet still in production?
14.5x114mm Soviet is active; typical availability is military surplus.
What is 14.5x114mm Soviet used for?
14.5x114mm Soviet is primarily used for military.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 19 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →