Kalekalıp KNT-308

KNT-308
Scoped and unscoped versions of the KNT-308 on display at the IDEF 2009 fair.
Type	Sniper rifle
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
In service	Turkish Armed Forces
Production history
Designer	Kalekalip
Manufacturer	MKEK
Produced	2008
Specifications
Cartridge	7.62mm
Action	bolt action
Effective firing range	1000+ m
Feed system	5-round detachable box
Sights	day or night optics

The KNT-308 is Turkey's first completely indigenous .308 caliber (7.62mm) sniper rifle designed by Kalekalıp. KNT-308 stands for Keskin Nişancı Tüfeği 308 - Sniper Rifle 308 (caliber). Effective range of this weapon is 800 meters. It has been reported to be 20% more effective than other rifles of its class, and 30% lighter at 5.35 kilograms. It is also marketed as 30% cheaper than its counterparts. This weapon costs $2,000 but with additional accessories it can cost $15,000-20,000. The KNT-308 will reportedly be used in the ongoing conflict between Turkey and the PKK in Eastern Turkey and Northern Iraq. It was displayed at the International Defence Industry Fair in 2009.

Turkish Army infantry weapons

Handguns	Yavuz 16 Kılınç 2000 P226

Shotguns	MKA 1919 M204 M212

Submachine guns	MP5 P90

Assault rifles	MPT G3A7 M4A1 M16A4 AKM HK33E HK416

Sniper rifles	KNT-308 JNG-90 Arctic Warfare MSG-90 SR-25 SVD TRG

Anti-material rifle	İstiglal Intervention M82

Machine guns	MG3 M60 PKM MAG MINIMI

Rocket & Grenade Launchers	T-40 FIM-92 Stinger RPG-7 AG36 AT-14 BGM-71 TOW ERYX M72 LAW M79 M203 MGL MILAN Mk 19

Grenades & Mines	AN/M14 Claymore M14 M15 M19 M21 M67 Mk 2

Mortars	HY-12 M19 M29 M30 M65

Recoilless guns	M18 M20 M40

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