Escape from Tarkov · rounds
.50 AE
Compare .50 AE ammunition by damage, armor penetration, velocity and current reference price.
CALIBER // CONTEXT
Caliber background
Why this cartridge exists and where it is used outside the raid.
.50 Action Express was developed as a high-energy semi-automatic pistol cartridge. It is best known for the Desert Eagle and prioritizes striking energy over magazine capacity, recoil control and compact dimensions.
- In Escape from Tarkov
- Desert Eagle .50 AE
- Available rounds
- 5
BALLISTICS // MATRIX
Damage / penetration map
Each point is a round: further right means more penetration; higher means more flesh damage.
Indices compare rounds only inside this caliber. Combat: 45% penetration, 35% damage, 10% armor damage and 10% velocity. Value divides that result by the reference price. Context badges use explicit thresholds and can overlap; hover or focus a badge to see its rule. Prices are snapshots, not live quotes.
| .50 AE | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Fragmentation | Recoillower is better | Reference price | Combat index | Value index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 .50 AE FMJ BullFMJ B | 113 | 57 | 50% | 635 m/s | 1% | +35 | 370 ₽ | 90.8 | 0.245 |
 .50 AE FMJFMJ | 85 | 40 | 50% | 440 m/s | 1% | +10 | 370 ₽ | 67.7 | 0.183 |
 .50 AE Copper SolidCopper | 94 | 33 | 56% | 460 m/s | 30% | +8 | 195 ₽ | 65.7 | 0.337 |
 .50 AE Hawk JSPHawk JSP | 122 | 26 | 28% | 465 m/s | 30% | +2 | 79 ₽ | 61.9 | 0.784 |
 .50 AE JHPJHP | 147 | 12 | 23% | 440 m/s | 70% | +5 | 95 ₽ | 55.5 | 0.584 |