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| name = Snipex T-Rex |
| name = Snipex T-Rex |
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| image = File:Snipex T-REX.jpg |
| image = File:Snipex T-REX.jpg |
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| image_size = 300 |
| image_size = 300 |
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| origin = Ukraine |
| origin = Ukraine |
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| type = [[Bullpup]] [[anti-materiel rifle]] |
| type = [[Bullpup]] [[anti-materiel rifle]] |
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<!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged = Yes |
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| is_explosive = |
| is_explosive = |
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| is_artillery = |
| is_artillery = |
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| is_vehicle = |
| is_vehicle = |
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| is_missile = |
| is_missile = |
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| is_UK = <!-- Service history --> |
| is_UK = <!-- Service history --> |
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| service = |
| service = |
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| used_by = Ukraine |
| used_by = Ukraine |
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| wars = <!-- Production history --> |
| wars = <!-- Production history --> |
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| designer = |
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| design_date = |
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| manufacturer = XADO-Holding Ltd. |
| manufacturer = XADO-Holding Ltd. |
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| unit_cost = |
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| production_date = 2017–present |
| production_date = 2017–present |
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| variants = <!-- General specifications --> |
| variants = <!-- General specifications --> |
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| weight = 25 kg |
| weight = 25 kg |
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| length = 1,800 mm |
| length = 1,800 mm |
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| part_length = 1,200 mm |
| part_length = 1,200 mm |
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| crew = |
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| passengers = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> |
| passengers = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> |
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| cartridge = [[14.5×114mm]] |
| cartridge = [[14.5×114mm]] |
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| caliber = |
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| barrels = |
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| action = [[Rotating bolt]] |
| action = [[Rotating bolt]] |
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| rate = |
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| velocity = 980 m/s |
| velocity = 980 m/s |
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| range = 2,000 m |
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| range = 2,000 m<ref name="armyreco4jan21">[https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_january_2021_global_security_army_industry/ukrainian_army_to_get_new_14.5mm_xado_snipex_t-rex_anti-materiel_sniper_rifle.html Ukrainian Army to get new 14.5mm Xado Snipex T-Rex anti-materiel sniper rifle]. ''Army Recognition''. 4 January 2021.</ref> |
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| max_range = 7,000 m |
| max_range = 7,000 m |
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| feed = Single-shot breechloader |
| feed = Single-shot breechloader |
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| sights = [[Picatinny rail|MIL-STD rail]] |
| sights = [[Picatinny rail|MIL-STD rail]] |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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The T-Rex is a [[bullpup]] |
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. |
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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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==Users== |
==Users== |
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*{{flag|Ukraine}}: Used by the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=Ukraine Adopts Snipex T-Rex & Alligator Anti-Materiel Rifles -|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/03/23/ukraine-adopts-alligator-anti-materiel-rifle/|access-date=2021-03-23|website=The Firearm Blog|language=en-US}}</ref> |
*{{flag|Ukraine}}: Used by the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=Ukraine Adopts Snipex T-Rex & Alligator Anti-Materiel Rifles -|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/03/23/ukraine-adopts-alligator-anti-materiel-rifle/|access-date=2021-03-23|website=The Firearm Blog|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [https://snipex.com/en-14-5.html Official website] |
* [https://snipex.com/en-14-5.html Official website] |
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* [https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/07/19/ukrainian-snipex-t-rex-14-5x114mm-bolt-action-anti-materiel-rifle/ Ukrainian Snipex T-Rex 14.5x114mm Anti-Materiel Rifle] (via The Firearm Blog) |
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* [https://www.armyrecognition.com/arms_and_security_2017_online_show_daily_news/arms_and_security_2017_new_snipex_14.5_mm_sniper_rifle_unveiled_by_xado.html Arms and Security 2017: New Snipex 14.5 mm sniper rifle unveiled by Xado] (via Army Recognition) |
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[[Category:14.5×114mm anti-materiel rifles]] |
[[Category:14.5×114mm anti-materiel rifles]] |
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Revision as of 14:34, 14 June 2022
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| Snipex T-Rex | |
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| Type | Bullpup 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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