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Murata Rifles

Murata Rifles

(745 words)
May 5, 2025

Murata Rifles are the first domestically developed and manufactured rifles of Japan, introduced in 1880. The first model was named Murata Type 13, in reference to the 13th year of Emperor Meiji’s reign. This rifle marked the beginning of Japan’s domestic military arms industry, following a period during which the Imperial Japanese Army had relied on a variety of imported European firearms. The development of the Murata Rifle required the establishment of an industrial infrastructure in Japan. De

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Mehmet Salih Çoban

Mehmet Salih Çoban

KALEKALIP KMG556CL

KALEKALIP KMG556CL

(530 words)
March 2, 2026

KALEKALIP KMG556CL is a fully automatic compact light machine gun developed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp, designed to operate with 5.56x45 mm NATO ammunition. The rifle employs a long-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt locking mechanism and has been engineered as a portable fire support element for military operations where weight and physical size are constrained. The system has a basic weight of 5.6 kilograms without a magazine and is designed to be carried and fired fro

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş

KALEKALIP KMG556

KALEKALIP KMG556

(433 words)
March 2, 2026

KALEKALIP KMG556 is a light machine gun designed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp and chambered for 5.56x45 mm NATO standard ammunition. Developed to meet the fire support requirements of military units and special forces elements, it operates with an open bolt mechanism featuring a long-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt locking system. Structural Features and Design The KMG556 weighs 7.8 kilograms (7,800 grams) without a magazine and has an overall height of 235 millimeters.

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş

Shooting

Shooting

(724 words)
December 23, 2025

Shooting is a sport that aims to maximize accuracy by firing at targets using specific weapons. Athletes apply various shooting techniques using air rifles, air pistols, pistols, and rifles. Shooting is frequently featured in Olympic and local competition events. 2022 Shooting Sport, Source: Anadolu Agency " image-element-format="justify" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/03/05/gXGq5N0FeF69Wxy9v5faSv01R0gIQrjc.png"> HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT The sport of shooting has evolv

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Ahmet Eren

Ahmet Eren

SAR 762 MT Series

SAR 762 MT Series

(492 words)
July 14, 2026

SAR 762 MT Series, is a family of 7.62x51 mm machine guns developed and manufactured in Türkiye with indigenous design and engineering. The series includes models designed for infantry use as well as variant configurations adapted for vehicle-mounted installations. Sarsılmaz SAR 762 MT (Youtube) " youtube-video-element-format="right"> General Structure of the Series The SAR 762 MT uses 7.62x51 mm NATO ammunition. The weapon operates via a gas-operated system with an open-bolt mechanism. It em

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş

KAAN-717

KAAN-717

(306 words)
December 3, 2025

Kaan 717 Carbine-Type Rifle is a carbine-type infantry rifle developed in Türkiye using indigenous and national capabilities. Designed and manufactured by MKE (Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation), the Kaan 717 has been developed with modern military requirements in mind. The rifle provides versatile usage options for both internal security units and the Turkish Armed Forces. Technical Specifications Caliber: 7.62x51 mm NATO Operating Principle: Gas piston with rotating bolt locking sys

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Faruk Suvay

Faruk Suvay

2026 European Air Weapons Championship

2026 European Air Weapons Championship

(589 words)
March 5, 2026

The 2026 European Air Weapons Championship was held in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, from 27 February to 5 March 2026. The event, hosted at the Karen Demirchyan Complex, welcomed more than 350 athletes from 40 national federations. Opening Ceremony | 2026 European Championship 10m, Yerevan | Armenia (ESCvideostream) " youtube-video-element-format="right" youtube-video-id="f7arnec-GCM"> Opening Ceremony and Initial Competitions The championship began with an opening ceremony on 27 February.

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Burak Enes

Burak Enes

KALEKALIP KMG762

KALEKALIP KMG762

(352 words)
March 2, 2026

KALEKALIP KMG762 is a machine gun platform developed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp, designed to fire 7.62x51 mm NATO-standard ammunition. The weapon was engineered for operational missions requiring greater firepower, longer range, and enhanced armor-piercing capability compared to existing 5.56 mm caliber platforms. It is among the 8-kilogram class of domestically produced machine guns in Türkiye. Design and Development Process The KMG762 model is an adaptation of the 7.62

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Mahir Berat Menteş

Mahir Berat Menteş