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Questions regarding the behavior of 5.56 Multi-Purpose in Air

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apFyW2w.jpg The  line further away is from a 5.56 Dual-Purpose (underwater) round, the other from a regular 5.56. My question is:

 

Why does the 5.56 DP perform so bad above water ? Tecnically, since air resistance is much lower than water resistence, the bullet should go further than ~60m before starting to drop, shouldn't it ?

 

If someone could provide me with some info I'd be thankful.

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It's a supercavitating round, which makes it usable in water, but reduces effectiveness in "normal" situations. I assume it's based on real supercavitating ammunition, which is generally rated ineffective out of water, at least at smaller calibers like 5.56.

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Given the slow muzzle velocity it also seem to sport a very heavy bullet, to heavy and to slow for decent range in air. Almost like a musket ball.

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