MKE JNG-90

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
DesignerMechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation
Designed2004–2008
ManufacturerMechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation
Produced2008–Present (as JMK BORA-12)
Specifications
Mass6.4 kg (14 lb)[1]
LengthRetracted: 1,220 mm (48 in)
Extended: 1,265 mm (49.8 in)[1]
Barrel length660 mm (26 in)[1]

Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO[1]
Actionbolt-action
Muzzle velocity860 m/s[1]
Effective firing range1000 m[1]
Feed system10-round magazine[1]
Sightsday or night optics

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[2] to 2008.[3] Its nickname is Bora[3] and it is currently being offered for export.

Design

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The JNG-90 was designed with the collaboration of Turkish Gendarmerie and Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE). Designed by Capt. (Rtd.) Mustafa Dolar[4] and Sgt. Mjr. Necmi Güngör, rifle is accurate in terms of shooting 0.3 MOA groups at up to 100 meters range according to MKE tests.[2][5] Picatinny rails are provided on the forend and on the upper receiver. The rifle also has an adjustable buttstock.[6]

Users

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Map with MKE JNG-90 users in blue

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "JMK BORA-12 KESKİN NİŞANCI TÜFEĞİ". Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Max Popenker. "Bora JNG-90 sniper rifle (Turkey)". Archived from the original on 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  3. ^ a b "Fusil de precisión MKEK JNG-90" (in Spanish). ARMAS. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  4. ^ Jandarma Magazine 2004/2
  5. ^ a b "Снайперская винтовка 7.62 mm JNG 90 Bora" (in Russian). Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  6. ^ "Mkek JNG-90". 27 October 2010.
  7. ^ "Keskin nişancıların milli silahı: Bora-12". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  8. ^ a b "Keskin nişancıların milli silahı: Bora-12".
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