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Anti materiel sniper rifle ยทJianshe Group

JS 05

Origin country
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Year of service
2005
Technical Specifications
Fire rateSingle shot rounds/min.
Caliber12.7 x 108 mm
Magazine3 rounds
Length1392 mm (54.8 in)
Weight12.5 kg (27.6 lb)
Range2000 m (6562 ft)

Description

The Jianshe Group in China developed the JS 05 anti-materiel rifle. The manufacturer designed the rifle for domestic evaluation and potential export markets.

The JS 05 is a manually operated, bolt-action rifle utilizing a rotary bolt with dual frontal locking lugs. To reduce recoil forces, the barrel is equipped with a muzzle brake and recoils inside a tubular receiver against a hydraulic buffer. The rifle features a fixed buttstock, a folding bipod, a carrying handle, and a detachable rear monopod mounted under the butt. The feeding system uses a detachable box magazine inserted horizontally from the left side above the pistol grip. The rifle does not feature open iron sights, relying instead on an integrated Picatinny-type rail for mounting telescopic or night sighting systems.

The People's Liberation Army tested the rifle during trials to select a modern anti-materiel rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of firearm is the JS 05?
The JS 05 is an anti materiel sniper rifle manufactured by Jianshe Group of China. It entered service in 2005.
What caliber is the JS 05?
The JS 05 is chambered in 12.7 x 108 mm.
What is the effective range of the JS 05?
The JS 05 has an effective range of approximately 2,000 meters (2,187 yards).
What is the rate of fire of the JS 05?
The JS 05 has a rate of fire of Single shot.
What magazine does the JS 05 use?
The JS 05 feeds from a 3-round magazine.
How heavy is the JS 05?
The JS 05 weighs 12.5 kg (27.6 lb) and measures 1,392 mm (54.8 in) in length.
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