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Latest revision as of 13:04, 21 October 2023
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| Snipex T-Rex | |
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| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | XADO-Holding Ltd. |
| Produced | 2017–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25 kg (55 lb) |
| Length | 1,800 mm (71 in) |
| Barrel length | 1,200 mm (47 in) |
| Cartridge | 14.5×114mm |
| Action | Rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 980 m/s (3,200 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
| Maximum firing range | 7,000 m (23,000 ft) |
| Feed system | Single-shot |
| Sights | MIL-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
[edit]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
[edit]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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Ukraine: Used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ukraine Adopts Snipex T-Rex & Alligator Anti-Materiel Rifles -". The Firearm Blog. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- ^ a b "REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF XIV INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION ARMS AND SECURITY – 2017". International Exhibition Centre.
- ^ "Ukrainian Army adopts new anti-materiel sniper rifles | Defense Express". Defense Express. Retrieved 2021-03-23.