The G3Α3 7,62mm Χ51 rifle is manufactured in Greece (Hellenic Defence Systems).
It is an automatic weapon for modern fighting which combines the accuracy of the sniper’s rifle with the power of a gun. The weapon is designed to execute automatic and semi-automatic fires. With the use of 7,62mm propellant cartridge, it can be used to launch rifle grenades. Sniper sight and passive night sight can be installed on the rifle, without modifications. With the addition of a bayonet it becomes suitable for close quarters combat.
The 0,45″ Μ1911 pistol is of American origin and manufacture. It is used as a weapon of individual protection by the leaders and the marksmen of crew-served weapons. It automatically loads cartridges and it operates with recoil.
It is loaded with a 7 0,45″ cartridges magazine.
The power of penetration of its fires, on dry sand and at a 23 metres distance, is approximately 20 cm. On white pine tree, it is approximately 2,5 cm.
Hellenic Army General Staff
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