China's 1-kilometer sniper detection system

Based on sound source location technology, China's sniper detection system can pinpoint the location of a sniper from a distance of up to 1 km.

China's new sniper locator device. Photo: Sina

China's anti-sniper system is being developed to effectively detect and locate enemy snipers, reducing the loss of life and psychological damage to units on the battlefield, Sina reported.

The system is compact enough to be carried by infantry. It consists of a central antenna and acoustic sensors, optical measuring equipment, a display screen and several other components, using acoustic, infrared and laser source location technology.

The system's sensors will record the explosion from a sniper shot immediately after the bullet leaves the barrel. Based on the data collected, the system will calculate and locate the source of the explosion. In addition, muzzle flash can also be recorded by the optical sensor, increasing the system's accuracy.

Target data is then displayed on a real-time map, allowing the operator to easily coordinate return fire and eliminate enemy snipers.

Sina said the system can detect infantry guns with calibers from 5.45 to 20 mm. The acoustic sensor can monitor 360 degrees around the device and an elevation angle of -10 to 30 degrees.

The domestic version of this system detects 5.45-5.8mm caliber guns (AK-74, M-16...) from a distance of over 400 m, 7.62mm caliber guns (AKM, SVD, M40A5...) from a distance of 500 m. Heavy sniper rifles with caliber of 12.7 to 20 mm can be detected at a distance of more than 1 km.

According to VNE