| KNT-308 | |
|---|---|
Scoped and unscoped versions of the KNT-308 on display at the IDEF 2009 fair. |
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| In service | Turkish Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kalekalıp |
| Manufacturer | MKEK |
| Produced | 2008 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62mm |
| Action | bolt action |
| Effective 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. Its effective range is 800 meters for five rounds. 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. The KNT-308 will reportedly be used in the ongoing conflict between Turkey and the PKK in Eastern Turkey and Iraq. It was displayed at the International Defence Industry Fair in 2009.