MKEK JNG-90
| JNG-90 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |
 Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | MKEK |
| Designed | 2004–2008 |
| Manufacturer | MKEK |
| 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 |
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
JNG-90 on ProHunt 2014
The JNG-90 is 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
Azerbaijan: Purchased unknown number of JNG-90s.[4]- Turkey: In use by the Turkish Armed Forces.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Max Popenker. "Bora JNG-90 sniper rifle (Turkey)". Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- 1 2 "Fusil de precisión MKEK JNG-90" (in Spanish). ARMAS. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- ↑ Jandarma Magazine 2004/2
- 1 2 "Снайперская винтовка 7.62 mm JNG 90 Bora" (in Russian). Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- ↑ http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sniper-rifles/tr/mkek-jng-90-bora-e.html
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