Preliminary tests of the new sniper complex "Ugolyok" have begun
The newest sniper complex "Ugolek" entered the stage of preliminary tests. This was reported by the press service of Rostec.
The sniper complex "Ugolek", created in the interests of the Russian Ministry of Defense, has begun preliminary tests. Testing is carried out by representatives of the developer, the deadlines for completing the tests are not called. Upon completion of this stage, the military will join, they will determine the timing of the start of state tests.
- leads TASS the message of the state corporation.
Last year, the developer of the rifle, TsNIItochmash, announced the production of prototypes of the complex, which will take part in preliminary tests. At the same time, it was reported that state tests were planned to begin in 2022, but no more exact dates were given.
The new sniper complex "Ugolek" is created on the basis of a semi-automatic rifle and is being developed in 2 calibers - 7,62x51 mm (.308 Winchester) and 8,6x69 mm (.338 Lapua Magnum) using only Russian components. Accordingly, he must also receive domestic, Russian-made optics. The new sniper rifle is designed for long-range shooting, it will not replace the already outdated SVD, it will be replaced by the Chukavin SVCh sniper rifle.
As previously reported, in the future, self-loading hunting rifles for both calibers - both .308 and .338 Lapua Magnum, will be created on the basis of the Ugolek sniper complex.
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