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Maximum average pressure (MAP)

The SAAMI statistical ceiling for mean chamber pressure across a production lot of cartridges, at specified temperature and barrel conditions. CIP uses maximum mean pressure (MMP) expressed in MPa. Forensic overpressure determinations compare reconstruction estimates against these figures.

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