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

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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 PrincipleBolt Action
Muzzle Velocity885 m/s - 860 m/s
Accuracy1 MOA
Trigger Force15-25 Newton
Magazine Capacity5 (8,59) / 10 (7,62)
Weight7.200 g
Length1280 / 1030 mm
Effective Range1500 m
Barrel Length686 mm / 660 mm
ButtstockFolding, Telescopic, 50 mm, 5 stage
Type of FireSingle Shot
Groove6

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

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