The Kefefs (Greek: Κηφεύς) or Kifefs, Kefeus is a Greek-made bolt-action sniper rifle designed by Hellenic Arms Industry in 1986 and named after an ancient mythical king. The Kefefs fires rounds chambered in 7.62 × 51 mm NATO.
| Kefefs | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Greece |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Greece |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Elliniki Viomichania Oplon |
| Produced | 1995 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.4 kg (No scope/bipod) 4.72 kg (With bipod) |
| Length | 1200 mm (Entire weapon) |
| Barrel length | 675 mm (Barrel) |
| Crew | 1 |
| Cartridge | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 840 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 800 m |
| Maximum firing range | 3500 m |
| Feed system | 5-round internal magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic sight. Night vision scopes also accepted[1] |
Design details
editThe Kefefs rifle contains the following features:
- It has a cold-hammered, high-precision, free-floating, exposed barrel made of special high-grade steel while its receiver, bolt and all metal components are also made of special steel.
- It uses a simple and robust bolt-action mechanism with a 50° opening angle, enables the bolt to be flexible and easy to open. The third lug of the three locking lugs located at the front of the bolt acts as a rail which gives the bolt a friction-free and smooth movement.
- The firing mechanism incorporates an extremely quiet, thumb-operated safety the stiffness of which is adjustable.
- Designed by Athan Calligeris Ph.D. with an ergonomically and elegantly designed stock, which is made of high-quality walnut with cross-knurling, is of the Monte Carlo model.
- The trigger pull and travel can also be adjusted. A wide range of telescopic sights and sight mounts is available to suit the user's requirements, since it is the sighting system which plays an important role in sniping.
- Such scopes are adjustable for windage and elevation. Night vision devices are also available.
The weapon is supplied with a bipod (having a quick release mechanism), a carrying sling and a complete field-service kit.
Variants
editThere are two variants of the Kefefs:
- Kefefs-M: A variant of the Kefefs made for military personnel coated with high-strength, heat-resistant camouflage paints with either forest or desert camouflage.[1]
- Kefefs-P: A variant of the Kefefs made for police personnel with a slightly longer, heavier, externally fluted barrel and an oil-polished stock.[1]
Users
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Greece: Used by special forces and the Ειδική Κατασταλτική Αντιτρομοκρατική Μονάδα (EKAM) unit of the Hellenic Police, and unit of the Hellenic Army
References
edit- ^ a b c "EBO's official Kefefs Page". Archived from the original on 2005-03-13. Retrieved 2009-05-22.