S&T Motiv K14
S&T Motiv (formerly Daewoo Precision Industries) · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2014
Also known as: K14, K-14 Sniper Rifle
Overview
The S&T Motiv K14 is South Korea's first general-issue indigenous bolt-action sniper rifle, officially adopted by the Republic of Korea Army in December 2012 and entering full service in 2014. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, the K14 features a fluted heavy-profile stainless steel free-floating barrel with a four-prong Vortex-style flash suppressor. The rifle is built on an aluminum chassis with a fully adjustable polymer stock, and is capable of achieving 1 MOA accuracy at 100 meters. With an effective range of 800 meters, the K14 fills the ROK Army's requirement for a domestically produced precision rifle to replace aging imported systems.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5500 g (194.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 5900 g (208.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3440 J (2537 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3800 m (4156 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis Polymer Furniture |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Fluted Barrel, Heavy Barrel Profile, Flash Suppressor, Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Buttstock, Folding Bipod, Suppressor Ready
Variants
- K14 (10-round magazine) — Extended Magazine
Service history
Operators
- Republic of Korea Army · adopted 2012 · as K14
- Republic of Korea Marine Corps · as K14
- Republic of Korea Special Forces · as K14
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Produced by S&T Motiv for the ROK military. Not exported.
Origin
Country of origin: South Korea
Notes
The K14 was initially considered for chambering in .300 Winchester Magnum or .338 Lapua Magnum, but budget constraints led to the selection of 7.62x51mm NATO as the primary chambering. A 10-round extended magazine is available in addition to the standard 5-round magazine. The rifle underwent extensive trials by the Korean Agency for Defence Development (ADD) before adoption. South Korea previously relied on modified M24 SWS rifles and other imported sniper systems, making the K14 a significant step toward defense self-sufficiency in precision small arms.
Background
The K14 represents South Korea's first step toward indigenous sniper rifle production, ending decades of dependence on American-made precision rifles. Its adoption in 2012 was a matter of national pride for the ROK Army, which had long sought a domestically designed sniper system to complement its K-series infantry weapons family, which already included the K1A submachine gun, K2 assault rifle, and K3 machine gun.