XADO Snipex Alligator

History of the XADO Snipex Alligator

The Snipex "Alligator" is a robust Anti-Material Rifle (AMR) developed by Ukrainian company XADO-Holding. It serves a crucial role in modern warfare alongside other military products. The AMR category includes powerful weapons that use large projectiles, such as the Soviet 14.5x114mm shells. These rifles are used to counter enemy snipers, lightly armored vehicles, and disable components of heavier vehicles, offering significant impact within their range.

Deployed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces since March 2021, the "Alligator" gained prominence during the conflict with Russia starting in February 2022. It stands alongside the "T-Rex," another XADO "Snipex" solution. The rifle's design focuses on reducing recoil through mechanisms like a muzzle brake, padded stock, and recoil isolator. It sports a traditional setup, a central carry handle, a foldable bipod, and an adjustable support leg for stability during firing. The inclusion of a lengthy rail accommodates optics for long-range precision.

Weighing 25kg and measuring 2,000mm in length, the "Alligator" boasts an effective range of up to 2,000 yards and a maximum range of 7,000 yards with specific projectiles. It can penetrate armor up to 10mm thickness. Overall, the rifle's design and features cater to its role as a potent and versatile tool on the battlefield.

Specification

Basics

Years of Service: 2020

Origins: Ukraine

Categories: Anti-Material Rifle (AMR) / Heavy Sniper Rifle

Manufacturer: XADO Holdings, Limited

Operator: Ukraine

Roles

Accuracy/Precision

Wide range of accuracy/accuracy capabilities; suitable for sniping, especially when equipped with sights.

Anti-tank/anti-tank/anti-material

Designed to engage at long range and defeat armored/enemy tanks.

Special Forces

The qualities of this weapon have proven its worth to special forces who need a versatile, reliable solution for the rigors of special operations.

Notable Features

Portable

Despite its size/weight, the product can be transported on foot.

Lock system

The operation requires the operator to operate a bolt handle or similar, empty the spent cartridge chamber, and insert a new cartridge from the magazine.

Anti-Armor

Inherent ability to fight/defeat armored targets within range.

Ability to use rifle scopes/visual aids

Support for mounting optics (scopes) to improve accuracy in long-range shooting.

Bipod assembly

Aiming can be aided by the use of a bipod support assembly, either as an integral part of the design or as an option.

Customizable

Design allows users to customize certain components for customization.

Adaptable

Design provides attachment points for external aftermarket hardware including laser sights, flashlights, scopes and grips.

Psychological

Entry has inherent psychological effects on battlefield participants due to possible damage/loss.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length: 2,000 mm (78. 74 inches)

Barrel length: 1,200 mm (47. 24 inches)

Cured weight: 55.12 lbs (25.00 kg)

Attractions: Super Frame Optics

Action

Manually operated bolt action system: The process of manually operating the control bolt lever to eject the spent cartridge, releasing the bolt and inserting a new cartridge into the chamber.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber: 14. 5x114mm USSR

Circle/Feed: Detachable 5-round box magazine.

POWER

Maximum efficiency. Arrived: 16,404 feet (5,000m | 5,468m)

Rate of fire: 12 Number of revolutions