Accuracy International AW50
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 sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British forces).
Accuracy International AW50
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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 sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British forces).
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Overview
Overview
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 1,500 m (4,900 ft) and laser protection. Night vision device sights such as the Simrad KN series or Hensoldt NSV 80 can also be fitted.
AW50F
AW50F
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. Weighing 15 kg (33 lb), 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.
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Australia: AW50F. Germany: Designated G24. Indonesia: Used by Indonesian Air Force Bravo Detachment 90. Ireland: Used by ARW marksmen. Malaysia: Used by Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL. Portugal: AW50 is used by GNR (Republican National Guard). Slovakia: AW50F Used by 5th Special Operations Regiment. South Korea: Used by UDT/SEAL. Thailand: Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS. United Kingdom L121A1 Used in limited quantities by EOD units, UKSF and Royal Marine Maritime Sniper Teams
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- 1.Ketmer.com. The AW50 model.
- 2.Accuracyinternational.com. Accuracy International AW50 Information.
- 3.Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). .
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- 8.Snipers equipped with record-breaking rifle. Independent.ie.
- 9.Operacional.pt. SEGUREX 2011 - Operacional.
- 10.Equipment of 5th Special Operations Regiment.
- 11.Asia Economy. 최강 UDT가 해적진압에 사용한 저격용 소총은. 22 January 2011.
- 12.http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/inventory/129-rtn-inventory.html
- 13.Royal Marines' bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middle East. GOV.UK.
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