Snipex T-Rex

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

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

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

See also

References

  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.