The 12.7mm 6S8, 6S8-1 sniper systems are designed to perform specific fire tasks such as engaging light armored and soft-skin weaponry and military equipment, as well as exposed enemy manpower protected by body armor, single and multiple targets and other hardware at ranges up to 1,500 m.

Index 6S8 – 12.7mm sniper system with optical and night sights.

Index 6S8-1 – 12.7mm sniper system with optical sight.

Cartridges fired (12.7x107mm):

• 12.7mm 7N34 sniper cartridge;
• 12.7mm BZ cartridge with B-32 bullet;
• 12.7mm BZT-44 cartridge;
• 12.7mm BZT-44M cartridge.