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| origin = Ukraine
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| type = [[Bullpup]] [[anti-materiel rifle]]
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| used_by = [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]]
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| manufacturer = XADO-Holding Ltd.
| manufacturer = [[XADO|XADO-Holding Ltd.]]
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| production_date = 2017–present
| production_date = 2017–present
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| variants = <!-- General specifications -->
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| weight = 25 kg
| weight = {{convert|25|kg|abbr=on}}
| length = 1,800 mm
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| cartridge = [[14.5×114mm]]
| cartridge = [[14.5×114mm]]
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| action = [[Rotating bolt]]
| action = [[Rotating bolt]]
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| velocity = 980 m/s
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| range = 2,000 m
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==Design==
==Design==
The T-Rex is a [[bullpup]] [[Bolt action|bolt-action rifle]].<ref name=":1" /> During loading, the cartridge is inserted into the breech opening with the bolt open. Barrel locking is achieved through a rotating bolt. The floating barrel is in free recoil when the bullet flies out. Recoil is suppressed due to the [[muzzle brake]], the effect of a recoil isolator, an elastic multilayer shoulder pad, and a balanced weight.
The T-Rex is a [[Bolt action|bolt-action rifle]].<ref name=":1" /> During loading, the cartridge is inserted into the breech opening with the bolt open. Barrel locking is achieved through a rotating bolt. The floating barrel is in free recoil when the bullet flies out. Recoil is suppressed due to the [[muzzle brake]], the effect of a recoil isolator, an elastic multilayer shoulder pad, and a balanced weight.


The rifle is suitable for shooting resting both on the right and left shoulders. It has a height-adjustable cheek rest that can be installed on the right or on the left side. The rifle has a bipod and an adjustable rear support, which allows for adjustment to the shooter's needs.
The rifle is suitable for shooting resting both on the right and left shoulders. It has a height-adjustable cheek rest that can be installed on the right or on the left side. The rifle has a bipod and an adjustable rear support, which allows for adjustment to the shooter's needs.
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==History==
==History==
The first development was presented at the XIV International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security 2017”.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF XIV INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION ARMS AND SECURITY – 2017|url=https://www.iec-expo.com.ua/en/as-2017.html|url-status=live|website=International Exhibition Centre}}</ref> In the course of constant improvements, a number of changes were made to the design of the rifle.<ref name=":0" /> Based on the state examinations results, the 14.5×114 mm caliber Snipex T- Rex rifle has been adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ukrainian Army adopts new anti-materiel sniper rifles {{!}} Defense Express|url=https://en.defence-ua.com/news/ukrainian_army_adopts_new_anti_materiel_sniper_rifles-1754.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Defense Express|language=en}}</ref>
The first development was presented at the XIV International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security 2017”.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF XIV INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION ARMS AND SECURITY – 2017|url=https://www.iec-expo.com.ua/en/as-2017.html|website=International Exhibition Centre}}</ref> In the course of constant improvements, a number of changes were made to the design of the rifle.<ref name=":0" /> Based on the state examinations results, the 14.5×114 mm caliber Snipex T- Rex rifle has been adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ukrainian Army adopts new anti-materiel sniper rifles {{!}} Defense Express|url=https://en.defence-ua.com/news/ukrainian_army_adopts_new_anti_materiel_sniper_rifles-1754.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Defense Express|language=en}}</ref>


==Users==
==Users==
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[[Category:14.5×114mm anti-materiel rifles]]
[[Category:14.5×114mm anti-materiel rifles]]
[[Category:Single-shot bolt-action rifles]]
[[Category:Single-shot bolt-action rifles]]
[[Category:Rifles of Ukraine]]
[[Category:Sniper rifles of Ukraine]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, 21 October 2023

Snipex T-Rex
TypeAnti-materiel rifle
Place of originUkraine
Service history
Used byArmed Forces of Ukraine
Production history
ManufacturerXADO-Holding Ltd.
Produced2017–present
Specifications
Mass25 kg (55 lb)
Length1,800 mm (71 in)
Barrel length1,200 mm (47 in)
Cartridge14.5×114mm
ActionRotating bolt
Muzzle velocity980 m/s (3,200 ft/s)
Effective firing range2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Maximum firing range7,000 m (23,000 ft)
Feed systemSingle-shot
SightsMIL-STD rail

The Snipex T-Rex is a single-shot anti-materiel rifle chambered for the 14.5×114mm cartridge and manufactured by XADO-Holding Ltd., Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Design

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The T-Rex is a bolt-action rifle.[1] During loading, the cartridge is inserted into the breech opening with the bolt open. Barrel locking is achieved through a rotating bolt. The floating barrel is in free recoil when the bullet flies out. Recoil is suppressed due to the muzzle brake, the effect of a recoil isolator, an elastic multilayer shoulder pad, and a balanced weight.

The rifle is suitable for shooting resting both on the right and left shoulders. It has a height-adjustable cheek rest that can be installed on the right or on the left side. The rifle has a bipod and an adjustable rear support, which allows for adjustment to the shooter's needs.

The rifle has a Picatinny rail with 50 MOA gradient, on which various sighting devices can be mounted.

History

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The first development was presented at the XIV International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security 2017”.[2] In the course of constant improvements, a number of changes were made to the design of the rifle.[2] Based on the state examinations results, the 14.5×114 mm caliber Snipex T- Rex rifle has been adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2020.[3]

Users

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ukraine Adopts Snipex T-Rex & Alligator Anti-Materiel Rifles -". The Firearm Blog. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  2. ^ a b "REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF XIV INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION ARMS AND SECURITY – 2017". International Exhibition Centre.
  3. ^ "Ukrainian Army adopts new anti-materiel sniper rifles | Defense Express". Defense Express. Retrieved 2021-03-23.


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