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The only weapon that uses this caliber cartridge is the BR55 [[Battle Rifle]], which first appeared in [[Halo 2]] and returned in [[Halo 3]]. The fact that the Battle Rifle does much more damage than the original Assault Rifle could have to do with the higher knockdown power and kinetic energy transfer effect of the larger projectiles. | The only weapon that uses this caliber cartridge is the BR55 [[Battle Rifle]], which first appeared in [[Halo 2]] and returned in [[Halo 3]]. The fact that the Battle Rifle does much more damage than the original Assault Rifle could have to do with the higher knockdown power and kinetic energy transfer effect of the larger projectiles. | ||
Overall, the 9.5mm x 40 Experimental Armor-Piercing round is an excellent medium-range intermediate cartridge, providing comparable effectiveness to the antiquated Russian 9x39mm round. The 9x39mm SP-5 and SP-6 subsonic armor piercing cartridges, which were developed for a series of special purpose sniper rifles and compact assault rifles, are also similar in use to the 9.5x40mm cartridge in the BR55. In many ways, the Battle Rifle is more of a true Assault Rifle than the MA5 Series, as its shorter, more controllable cartridge provides it with a great deal of accuracy and effectiveness against armored and energy-shielded foes in a wide variety of situations. However, rifle cartridges of this caliber are likely much more powerful than more usual calibers like 7.62mm or 5.56mm. For it to be more 'controllable' than previous rifle rounds, either the BR55 or the cartridge must incorporate some highly effective recoil-damping system that is not discussed or externally visible, as the weapon lacks a noticible muzzle brake. | Overall, the 9.5mm x 40 Experimental Armor-Piercing round is an excellent medium-range intermediate cartridge, providing comparable effectiveness to the antiquated Russian 9x39mm round. The 9x39mm SP-5 and SP-6 subsonic armor piercing cartridges, which were developed for a series of special purpose sniper rifles and compact assault rifles, are also similar in use to the 9.5x40mm cartridge in the BR55. In many ways, the Battle Rifle is more of a true Assault Rifle than the MA5 Series, as its shorter, more controllable cartridge provides it with a great deal of accuracy and effectiveness against armored and energy-shielded foes in a wide variety of situations. However, rifle cartridges of this caliber are likely much more powerful than more usual calibers like 7.62mm or 5.56mm. For it to be more 'controllable' than previous rifle rounds, either the BR55 or the cartridge must incorporate some highly effective recoil-damping system that is not discussed or externally visible, as the weapon lacks a noticible muzzle brake. The three prongs on the barrel would be a flash hider rather than for recoil control. | ||
The 9.5mm x 40 Experimental Armor-Piercing round has a shorter cartridge and a larger round than the 7.62mm NATO which should make the round bulkier, decrease muzzle velocity, and shorten the range. However the 40mm case has been downsized to be more compact and could have a more efficient powder hence solving the issue with the smaller case. | The 9.5mm x 40 Experimental Armor-Piercing round has a shorter cartridge and a larger round than the 7.62mm NATO which should make the round bulkier, decrease muzzle velocity, and shorten the range. However the 40mm case has been downsized to be more compact and could have a more efficient powder hence solving the issue with the smaller case. | ||