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| Type | [[]] anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | XADO-Holding Ltd. |
| Produced | 2017–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25 kg |
| Length | 1,800 mm |
| Barrel length | 1,200 mm |
| Cartridge | 14.5×114mm |
| Action | Rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 980 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 2,000 m |
| Maximum firing range | 7,000 m |
| Feed system | Single-shot breechloader |
| 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
The T-Rex is a bullpup 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
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
Ukraine: Used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine[1]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ukrainian Army adopts new anti-materiel sniper rifles | Defense Express". Defense Express. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
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