7.62x54mm R BT gzh
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7.62x54mm Rup to armor class 5tracer
7.62x54mm R round: damage 78, penetration 55, armor damage 87 %, velocity 875 m/s. Ranked 3 of 9 in the caliber by penetration.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x54mm R |
| Damage | 78 |
| Penetration | 55 |
| Armor damage | 87 % |
| Muzzle velocity | 875 m/s |
| Fragmentation chance | 8 % |
| Ricochet chance | 26 % |
| Accuracy | -2 % |
| Recoil | -4 % |
| Tracer | yes |
| Flea Market | not sold or no data |
In-game description
A 7.62x54mm R BT gzh (GRAU Index - 7BT1) cartridge with a 9.2 gram armor-piercing tracer bullet with a pointed heat-strengthened steel core with a bimetallic jacket, in a bimetallic case; intended for target designation and fire adjustment in battle (Trace color: Green). This BT bullet (Bronebóynaya Trassíruyushchaya - "Armor-piercing Tracer") it's an improved version of the used in the 7.62x54mm R T-46M cartridge, since the lead core was replaced by one of heat-strengthened steel, providing automatic firearms with penetration capabilities against basic, intermediate and specialized ballistic body protections as well as providing a significant stopping power effect.
Against which armor
Penetration 55 is above the resistance of class 5 armor (50) — while such armor is intact, the round penetrates it more often than not. Against class 6, penetrations are rare until the armor is worn down.
For example, the vests it can defeat: IOTV Gen4 body armor (Full Protection Kit, MultiCam), IOTV Gen4 body armor (Assault Kit, MultiCam), FORT Redut-M body armor. The full table is in the armor classes guide.
Comparison with other rounds of the same caliber
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity, m/s | Frag. | Armor class | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 70 | 88 % | 785 | 8 % | 6 | — | |
| 75 | 62 | 87 % | 875 | 8 % | 6 | — | |
| 78 | 55 | 87 % | 875 | 8 % | 5 | — | |
| 84 | 45 | 84 % | 875 | 8 % | 4 | — | |
| 81 | 42 | 78 % | 865 | 18 % | 4 | 1,379 ₽ | |
| 82 | 41 | 83 % | 800 | 18 % | 4 | 487 ₽ | |
| 84 | 36 | 63 % | 760 | 20 % | 3 | 342 ₽ | |
| 92 | 31 | 56 % | 703 | 24 % | 3 | 237 ₽ | |
| 102 | 26 | 37 % | 807 | 40 % | 2 | 204 ₽ |
Ammo on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with their weapon and the distance to them: you know in advance at what range the fight will start and which ammo to load.
- A “Notify” rule for the ammo you need: when it is spotted in the raid, a notification pops up with the distance and price.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.

Questions and answers
What is the penetration of 7.62x54mm R BT gzh?
Penetration 55, damage 78, armor damage 87 %. It penetrates fresh armor up to class 5 more often than not.
Which weapons can fire it?
Caliber 7.62x54mm R: SV-98, Mosin Sniper, Mosin Infantry, SVDS, MP-18, AVT-40, SVT-40, PKM, PKP.
Is it the best in its caliber?
By penetration — ranked 3 of 9; higher: 7.62x54mm R BS gs, SNB.