Denel Mechem · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1998
| Weight (empty) | 29000 g (1022.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 2015 mm (79.33") |
| Barrel Length | 1220 mm (48.03") |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1067 m/s (3501 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 30675 J (22625 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 2300 m (2515 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 14.5x114mm
The Mechem NTW-14.5 is a South African anti-materiel rifle chambered for the powerful Soviet 14.5x114mm cartridge, developed by Denel Mechem in the 1990s and adopted by the South African National Defence Forces in 1998. Designed by Tony Neophytou, the NTW-14.5 is one of the largest and most powerful shoulder-fired rifles ever produced, weighing 29 kg and measuring over two meters in overall length. The rifle employs a manually operated rotating bolt action with six locking lugs. To manage the en...
Country of Origin: South Africa
Designer: Tony Neophytou