7.92×94mm Patronen

7.92×94mm Patronen
TypeAnti-tank rifle cartridge
Place of originNazi Germany
Service history
In service1939–1944
Used byGermany
WarsWorld War II
Production history
DesignerGustloff Werke
ManufacturerGustloff Werke
Produced1938–1942
No. built9,417,400 (1939–1942)
Specifications
Bullet diameter8.24 mm (0.324 in)
Neck diameter9.32 mm (0.367 in)
Shoulder diameter19.02 mm (0.749 in)
Base diameter20.91 mm (0.823 in)
Rim diameter20.94 mm (0.824 in)
Case length94.4 mm (3.72 in)
Overall length118 mm (4.6 in)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
14.58 g (225 gr) APCR 1,210 m/s (4,000 ft/s) 10,584 J (7,806 ft⋅lbf)
Test barrel length: 1085mm (42.7 in)
Source(s): An Introduction To Anti-Tank Rifle Cartridges

The 7.92×94mm is an anti-tank cartridge originally developed for the Panzerbüchse 38. As the war progressed, the round became obsolete against all but lightly armored vehicles.

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