MKE’s KN-12 Multi-Calibre Sniper Rifle to Enter the Inventory

MKE’s KN-12 Multi-Calibre Sniper Rifle to Enter the Inventory
MKE’s KN-12 Multi-Calibre Sniper Rifle to Enter the Inventory

Turkiye’s multi-calibre sniper rifle will enter the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) inventory this month. Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE) Inc exhibited examples of light and heavy weapon systems in the exhibition area created as part of the EFES-2022 Allied Joint Live Fire Exercise – Invitex.


MKE Inc General Manager Yasin Akdere said they had completed their work on Turkiye’s first multi- calibre sniper rifle, which was designed and developed in line with the needs and requirements of the TAF.

MKE’s KN-12 Multi-Calibre Sniper Rifle to Enter the Inventory


Expressing that the rifle can use two different ammunition, 7.62 and 8.59 millimetres, Akdere stated that the weight of the KN-12 rifle is 7.2 kilograms, and its length is one meter. Akdere stated that negotiations and marketing activities regarding the KN-12 continue. Yasin Akdere said, “We will significantly increase our contribution to exports in the defence industry by signing important contracts in this sense in the coming days.”

The rifle has two magazines; the magazine capacity of 8.59 millimetres cartridges is five, while the magazine of 7.62 millimetres can hold ten cartridges. The KN-12 has an effective range of 1500 meters. 

MKE’s KN-12 Multi-Calibre Sniper Rifle to Enter the Inventory

KN-12 Technical Specs

Calibre

8,59mm x 69

7,62mm x 51

Working Principle
Bolt Action
Muzzle Velocity
885 m/s - 860 m/s
Accuracy
1 MOA
Trigger Force
15-25 Newton
Magazine Capacity
5 (8,59) / 10 (7,62)
Weight
7.200 g
Length
1280 / 1030 mm
Effective Range
1500 m
Barrel Length
686 mm / 660 mm
Buttstock
Folding, Telescopic, 50 mm, 5 stage
Type of Fire
Single Shot
Groove
6

MKE’s KN-12 Multi-Calibre Sniper Rifle to Enter the Inventory