Cartridge comparison
7.62x39mm Soviet vs 7.92x33mm Kurz
7.62x39mm Soviet and 7.92x33mm Kurz are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 7.62x39mm Soviet | 7.92x33mm Kurz | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1943 | 1943 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3118″ | 0.3236″ |
| Case length | 1.5236″ | 1.2992″ |
| Max pressure | 45,000 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 3.8–4.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 350 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
