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Accuracy International AW50

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Accuracy International Arctic Warfare .50
Royal Marine sniper with the AW50
TypeAnti-materiel rifle
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Service history
In service2000-present
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerAccuracy International
Specifications
Mass15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs)
Length1,420 mm,[1] 1,170 mm (folded) [1]
Barrel length686 mm (27 inches) [1]
Cartridge.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)[1]
ActionBolt-action
Effective firing range1,500 m [2]
Feed systemBox magazine, 5 rounds
SightsMil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights [1]

The AW50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle designed by Accuracy International. It is a re-engineered version of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare L96 sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British forces).

Overview

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The AW50 is intended to engage a variety of targets, including radar installations, light vehicles (including light armoured vehicles), field fortifications, boats and ammunition dumps. The Picatinny rail can hold a variety of equipment; the normal sight for the AW50 is the Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 PM II with Al Mil Dot reticle, 0.2 mrad clicks and elevation to 1500 m and laser protection. Night vision device sights such as the Simrad KN series or Hensoldt NSV 80 can also be fitted.

AW50F

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The AW50F is a folding stock variant of the AW50, which fires the multi-purpose Raufoss Mk 211 cartridge and other rounds. It has a fully adjustable bipod and buttstock heel rest. Four sling loops allow shoulder and hand carrying of the rifle.[3] Weighing 15 kilograms (33 pounds), the AW50F rifle is approximately four times the weight of a typical assault rifle. The Raufoss Mk 211 (NM140 MP) .50 calibre ammunition is also heavy. The weight of the weapon, combined with a muzzle brake on the front end and a hydraulic buffer system in the butt, gives the AW50F a relatively low recoil and enhances accuracy. Most of the rifles are made in the United Kingdom. The barrels are sourced from three different manufacturers: Lothar Walther, Border and Maddco.

Users

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "The AW50 model". Ketmer.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Accuracy International AW50 Information". Accuracyinternational.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-24. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  3. ^ a b c Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.
  4. ^ [1] Archived October 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine [dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Einheitenprofile : Deutschland : KSK". Spezialeinheiten.net. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  6. ^ Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009
  7. ^ "Pusdiklat Paskhas Gelar Latihan Menembak Senjata Bantuan dan Sniper". tni-au.mil.id (in Indonesian). 12 November 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Snipers equipped with record-breaking rifle". Independent.ie. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  9. ^ "SEGUREX 2011 - Operacional". Operacional.pt. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  10. ^ "Equipment of 5th Special Operations Regiment" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2019-08-21.
  11. ^ Yang Nak-gyu (22 January 2011). "최강 UDT가 해적진압에 사용한 저격용 소총은". Asia Economy. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  12. ^ [2] Archived October 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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