Home › Penetration › 7.62x39 vs Packed SandWill a 7.62x39 Penetrate Packed Sand?
Yes — defeats a 150 mm packed sand barrier
Penetration depth
158 mm (6.2″)
Impact velocity
715 m/s (2346 fps)
Muzzle energy
2045 J (1508 ft-lb)
Fired at the muzzle, a representative 7.62x39 load (8 g, FMJ, 715 m/s) reaches roughly 158 mm (6.2 inches) into packed sand. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.
About Packed Sand
Packed sand (~150 mm), e.g. a single sandbag.
7.62x39 against other materials
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Figures are computed by the BallisticEngine physics engine (Poncelet, Johnson–Cook, orthotropic, Mohr–Coulomb and fibre models) for a representative load at the muzzle. Real-world penetration varies with the specific load, barrel length, range and barrier construction. Educational use only.