Accuracy International AW50

AI Arctic Warfare .50
Type Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin  United Kingdom
Service history
In service 2000-present
Used by See Users
Production history
Manufacturer Accuracy International
Specifications
Weight 15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs)
Length 1,420 mm [1], 1,170 mm (folded) [1]
Barrel length 686 mm (27 inches) [1]
Cartridge 12.7x99mm NATO
Caliber .50 BMG [1]
Action Bolt-action
Effective range 1,500 m [2]
Feed system Box magazine, 5 rounds
Sights Mil 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 military).

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e AW50 information from Accuracy International
  2. ^ "Accuracy International AW50 Information". http://www.accuracyinternational.com/AW50.php. Retrieved 2009-10-29. 
  3. ^ a b 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. ^ http://www.europaeische-sicherheit.de/Ausgaben/2006/2006_04/08_Jaeger/2006,04,08.html
  5. ^ http://www.spezialeinheiten.net/index.php?action=ksk
  6. ^ Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009
  7. ^ http://www.operacional.pt/segurex-2011/

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