The key facts
- The IGLA system combines a rifle and cartridges developed for it in .308 Win (7.62×51 mm)
- The Rocket cartridge achieves a muzzle velocity of over 1000 m/s; accuracy at 100 m is about 15 mm according to Rostec
- Cartridges in 9 mm Luger and 12 gauge, including anti-drone ones, were shown for the first time
Rifle and cartridges as a single system
The state corporation Rostec presented at the ORЁLEXPO exhibition, held at Moscow's Gostiny Dvor from November 4 to 7, the domestic small arms system IGLA. It combines a hunting and sporting rifle with a line of .308 Win (7.62×51 mm) cartridges. According to the state corporation, the development is intended to replace foreign counterparts that have become unavailable on the Russian market due to sanctions.
Design features and specifications
The main feature of the system is the joint development of the weapon and ammunition with their characteristics taken into account, which, according to the manufacturer, ensures high shooting accuracy. At the same time, the rifle is also compatible with cartridges from other brands. The weapon is produced with barrels 420 and 600 millimeters long; the design allows it to be quickly split into two parts for transport and maintenance, the forend made of a light alloy is designed for mounting additional equipment, and the kit includes spare parts for self-repair.
Ammunition: from sporting to anti-drone
The line includes five types of .308 Win cartridges, including the sporting Match and the hunting Rocket. The latter features a muzzle velocity of over 1000 meters per second; Rostec previously reported that shooting accuracy with this cartridge at a distance of 100 meters is about 15 millimeters. In addition, the exhibition for the first time demonstrated 9 mm Luger cartridges and 12-gauge ammunition, including special anti-drone variants designed to destroy small drones.
Context: the Matryoshka cartridges
Life.ru previously reported on the development of Russian anti-drone cartridges called Matryoshka, ready for mass production. They are equipped with three cone-shaped bullets connected together and are intended to combat small FPV drones using standard small arms; the developers expect that servicemen will not have to carry an additional shotgun. The publication does not clarify whether the 12-gauge anti-drone ammunition shown at the exhibition is connected with the Matryoshka project.
