S&T Motive Supplies K-14 Sniper Rifle Capable of 1Km Night Shooting

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]The 'sniper rifle' capable of precision shooting at enemies from a distance of 1 km even at night has been supplied not only to special forces but also to regular infantry units.

According to defense company S&T Motive on the 26th, the 'sniper rifle project' carried out from 2012 until the end of last year has been completed, resulting in the deployment of K-14 rifles and scopes to all field units.

The 'sniper team' typically consists of an observer who identifies the hidden enemy's position from a wide field of view and a sniper who shoots accurately based on the observer's information. The K-14 rifle and scope are domestically developed weapon systems optimized for Korea's terrain, which is their most significant feature.

The bolt-action (semi-automatic) K-14 rifle can hit targets at distances from 800 m up to 1 km. Its precision is 1 MOA (Minute of Angle), meaning it can hit a target about 3 cm in diameter at approximately 100 m.

The performance of the scope has also been greatly improved compared to those previously imported from overseas. The daytime telescope of the scope can recognize people at distances of 1.5 to 2.5 km, and at night, it can identify people at distances of about 500 m to 1.5 km through a thermal imaging camera. Thermal observation is possible even in foggy conditions.

In particular, the 'micro-light amplification' method, which absorbs faint light such as moonlight or starlight at night to brighten the image, has been applied, allowing faster target detection than general night vision scopes. The scope's high-precision laser can accurately measure distances even when the target is more than 2 to 4 km away, and it can observe 'targets behind glass windows' that cannot be seen with the naked eye due to light reflection on the glass.

Additionally, to minimize the possibility of being observed by the enemy, the scope lens is equipped with a 'kill flash' that prevents light reflection.

A Defense Acquisition Program Administration official stated, "With the expansion of sniper rifles and scopes to regular infantry units, the combat capability of frontline units has greatly improved," adding, "Based on domestic achievements, we have succeeded in exports and expect continuous export expansion in the future."

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