Snipex Alligator: The huge weapon thrown into battle by the Ukrainian army

The big gun of a sniper used by Ukrainian forces against Putin’s soldiers is greater than some of Russian soldiers. The Ukrainian forces they develop a destructive enormous weapon for snipers in their battle against his invading troops Vladimir Putin.

The weapon – monster, as stated by Dailymail, is two meters long and weighs 25 kilograms. Its design “Snipex Alligator” includes magazine and 14.5 x 114mm bullets. Over six feet long, Ukrainian-made Snipex Alligator it is even bigger than some of them snipers that pull the trigger of a 55-pounder gun. “Snipex Alligator” made its maiden appearance in June 2020 on Facebook. And one year later, on March 2, 2021, the rifle was officially adopted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The huge gun fires bullets that can penetrate suits that are about half an inch thick from a mile away, making it an extremely effective weapon against Russian soldiers.

Barrel locking can be achieved through a rotating bolt. The free part of the barrel, i.e. the one that floats, does not receive recoil when the bullet is fired, ensuring higher accuracy in hits. In addition, it has rest pad for the shooter’s face with adjustable height, which can be used by both left-handed and right-handed users. To make it easier to use, the weapon is equipped with a folding bipod.