The data on ammunition is provided primarily by the BwVC, but also from national and regional focal points on SALW control; data published by think tanks, international organizations and experts; and/or data provided by individual researchers on SALW. It is not exhaustive. If you would like to add to or amend the data, please click here.
5.56 x 45mm / .223 Remington
| Bullet diameter | 5.7 mm |
| Case length | 44.7 mm |
| Overall length | 57.4 mm |
Usage
The following is a non-exhaustive overview of SALW using this type of ammunition.
| Weapon name | Category | Number of countries |
|---|---|---|
| AR 15 (M16/M4) | Assault Rifles | 98 |
| Beretta AR70/90 | Assault Rifles | 17 |
| Daewoo DAR 21 / XK8 | Assault Rifles | 1 |
| Daewoo K11 | Assault Rifles | 2 |
| Daewoo K1 / K2 | Assault Rifles | 18 |
| FAMAS F1 | Assault Rifles | 14 |
| FN MINIMI | Light Machine Guns | 49 |
| HK 23 | Light Machine Guns | 26 |
| HK33 | Assault Rifles | 27 |
| HK G36 | Assault Rifles | 49 |
| IWI NEGEV | Light Machine Guns | 14 |
| IWI Tavor TAR-21 | Assault Rifles | 27 |
| Norinco Type 95/ 97 | Assault Rifles | 7 |
| Pindad SS | Assault Rifles | 5 |
| Ruger Mini-14 | Rifles & Carbines | 6 |
| SIG SG540 | Assault Rifles | 49 |
| SIG SG550 | Assault Rifles | 26 |
| Steyr AUG | Assault Rifles | 47 |