High-velocity Soviet pistol cartridge with exceptional penetration for its era. Known for defeating early body armor.
Type: Pistol
Introduced: 1930, Soviet Union
Parent case: 7.63x25mm Mauser
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.308" (7.82 mm)
Case length: 0.984" (24.99 mm)
Overall length: 1.35" (34.29 mm)
Max pressure: 39,885 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Small Pistol
Typical twist rate: 1:9.8
Muzzle velocity: 1350–1600 fps
Muzzle energy: 340–500 ft-lbs
Effective range: 75 yd
Common bullet weights: 71, 85, 87, 93 gr
Primary use: Military
Production status: Active
Also known as: 7.62 TT · 7.62 Tokarev
History: Developed from the 7.63mm Mauser cartridge for the TT-30/TT-33 Tokarev pistol. Standard Soviet sidearm from WWII through the Korean War. China produced massive quantities as the Type 51 cartridge.
Notable firearms: TT-33 Tokarev, PPSh-41, PPS-43, CZ 52
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Similar cartridges: 7.63mm Mauser, .30 Mauser