Ukrainian Defence Concern represented a new «Hopak» rifle

New operational and portable rifle “Hopak”, developed by JSC “Plant“Mayak”, was represented during the XII International Trade Fair “Arms and Security 2015” on September 22-25. The new development is to pass state test before it will go into service of the Ukrainian army.

Rifle caliber – 7,62×39, its weight is less than 5 kg, firing rate – 30 rounds per minute. ‘Hopak” can be equipped with special silencer, if necessary.

New UKROBORONPROM leadership managed to increase production of military equipment by 36 times, compared to the previous period.

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Additional information. PJSC “Plant “Mayak” specializes in development, manufacture, sale, repair, modernization and disposal of weapons and military equipment; carries out research and development, as well as design and experimental work, on development and introduction of new products.  JSC “Plant“Mayak” was he one to develop a new mortar “Molot”, which has already passed state tests and will be mass-produced for Ukrainian army.

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