KNT-308

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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's mean is Keskin Nisanci Tufegi 308 - Sniper Rifle 308 (caliber). Effective range of this weapon is 800 meters for five or ten 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. This weapon costs 2000 $ but with additional accessories it can cost 15000 ~ 20000 $. 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.

v t e Turkish Army service weapons

Handguns	Yavuz 16 M1911A1

Assault rifles	M4A1 M16A4 HK416 HK33 G3A7 AK47 IMI Tavor TAR-21

Sniper rifles	KNT-308 JNG-90 MSG-90 SVD Accuracy International PM Sako TRG EDM Arms Windrunner

Anti-material rifle	İstiklal

Shotguns	Akdal MKA 1919

Submachine guns	MP5 P90

Machine guns	FN MINIMI M2 Browning MG3 M60 PKM

Grenade launchers	Mk 19 Milkor MGL M203 MKEK T-40

Mortars	M19 M29 M30 M65 K6 MO-120-RT-61

Rocket launchers	RPG-7 AT-14 HAR-66 M72 LAW MILAN ERYX BGM-71A/B and C TOW I/II/A/B FIM 92B/C Stinger FIM-43 Redeye

Recoilless guns	Carl Gustav M40 M20 M18

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