MKEK JNG-90

MKEK JNG-90
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin Turkey
Service history
In service 2008–Present
Used by See Users
Production history
Designer MKEK
Designed 2004–2008
Manufacturer MKEK
Produced 2008–Present (as MKEK JNG-90)
Specifications
Cartridge 7.62×51mm NATO
Action bolt-action
Muzzle velocity 860 m/s
Effective firing range 1200 m
Feed system 10-round magazine
Sights day or night optics

MKEK JNG-90 is a bolt-action sniper rifle that fires the 7.62×51mm NATO round used by the Turkish military. Development of the weapon first started back in 2004[1] to 2008.[2] Its nickname is Bora[2] and it is currently being offered for export.

Design

The JNG-90 was designed with the collaboration of Turkish Gendarmerie and MKEK. Designed by Capt. (Rtd.) Mustafa Dolar[3] and Sgt. Mjr. Necmi Güngör, rifle is accurate in terms of shooting 0.3 MOA groups at up to 100 meters range according to MKEK tests.[1][4] Picatinny rails are provided on the forend and on the upper receiver. The rifle also has an adjustable buttstock.[5]

Users

References

  1. 1 2 3 Max Popenker. "Bora JNG-90 sniper rifle (Turkey)". Archived from the original on 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  2. 1 2 "Fusil de precisión MKEK JNG-90" (in Spanish). ARMAS. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  3. ↑ Jandarma Magazine 2004/2
  4. 1 2 "Снайперская винтовка 7.62 mm JNG 90 Bora" (in Russian). Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  5. ↑ http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sniper-rifles/tr/mkek-jng-90-bora-e.html
  6. 1 2 http://aa.com.tr/tr/ekonomi/keskin-nisancilarin-milli-silahi-bora-12/176946
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