World's longest-range gun is capable of targeting flying aircraft; not made in US, China, or Israel, it is made by...
Snipex Alligator Gun: When we talk about guns or assault rifles, one rifle that comes to mind is the AK-47 assault rifle. The AK-47 became popular because of its durability. But if we talk about the longest-range gun in the world, then the Snipex Alligator Gun beats all. This gun is capable of targeting a flying aircraft from the ground. Let's know what the range of this gun is and what its features are. Snipex Alligator Gun
Considered to be the world's longest-range gun, the Snipex Alligator rifle was made by Ukraine's XADO Holding Limited Company in the year 2020. The effective range of the rifle is up to 2,000 meters (2 km). However, it is also capable of shoot the target at a distance of up to 7,000 meters. That is why it is said that this gun can also target an aeroplane. Speed of Snipex Alligator Gun's Bullet
The Snipex Alligator rifle fires bullets at 1000 meters per second, enabling it to strike targets two kms distant within two seconds. Snipex Alligator Gun Weight
The weight of the Snipex Alligator Gun is 25 kg, which is light if compared to its firing capabilities. The barrel of this gun is 3.93 feet long. While the bullet of this gun is 4.48 inches long. These are heavy bullets of 14.5×114 mm.
The Snipex Alligator rifle has a five-round magazine, which allows it to engage five targets without reloading. Its ammunition is capable of penetrating light armour also.
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