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MKE JNG-90

MKE 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.

MKE JNG-90
TypeSniper rifle
Place of originTurkey
Service history
In service2008–present
Used bySee Users
WarsKurdish–Turkish conflict (1978–present)
Syrian Civil War
Production history
DesignerMKEK
Designed2004–2008
ManufacturerMKEK
Produced2008–Present (as MKEK JNG-90)
Specifications
Mass4.8kg
Length1080 mm
Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
Actionbolt-action
Muzzle velocity860 m/s
Effective firing range1200 m
Feed system10-round magazine
Sightsday or night optics

Design edit

The JNG-90 was designed with the collaboration of Turkish Gendarmerie and Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (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 edit

 
Map with MKE JNG-90 users in blue

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Max Popenker. "Bora JNG-90 sniper rifle (Turkey)". Archived from the original on 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  2. ^ a b "Fusil de precisión MKEK JNG-90" (in Spanish). ARMAS. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  3. ^ Jandarma Magazine 2004/2
  4. ^ a b "Снайперская винтовка 7.62 mm JNG 90 Bora" (in Russian). Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  5. ^ "Mkek JNG-90". 27 October 2010.
  6. ^ "Keskin nişancıların milli silahı: Bora-12". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  7. ^ a b "Keskin nişancıların milli silahı: Bora-12".

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