On the arms of the Russian Spetsnaz comes the newest version of the Shaq-12 heavy large-caliber assault rifle, He writes in his article for The National Interest, American expert Mark Episkopos.
According to him, FSB leadership to reflect on the creation of new, more effective small arms after the terrorist attacks in Beslan and a Moscow theater on Dubrovka.
The thing is, that under the influence of adrenaline and some drugs in a criminal suppressed pain from gunshot wounds. In such cases, they, even in death, can some time to continue their action. Often, these few "extra" seconds are fatal for the hostages or other civilians, if the action is carried out in the condition of the city, explains the author.
This problem can be solved cartridges 12,7h55 mm assault rifle (machine) Melee Shaq-12: the weight of ammunition 33 gram instantly neutralize terrorist, even if it is behind a wall or in a bullet-proof vest, writes Episkopos.
The effective range of their defeat is small - about 100 m, thereby minimizing possible damage to the civilian population.
According to the expert, all created for the machine 3 type bullets: armor; for low-noise shooting with a silencer (subsonic); lightweight aluminum bullet expansive action, provide powerful stopping effect.
Machine constructed according to the scheme bullpup. Great weight of ammunition is partially compensated shops, made of plastic.
machine weight - 5,2 kg (Compare, AK-12 weight is 3,3 kg).
Russian Machines have long established themselves on the international market as a reliable and easy to use weapons, meet modern requirements. “Shack-12”, released 2017 year, - the perfect weapon for anti-terrorism and other military operations in the settlements, inside buildings and structures, where the top priority is to ensure maximum safety of the civilian population, the author concludes.
