| Mambi | |
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| Type | Anti-material rifle |
| Place of origin | Cuba |
| Service history | |
| In service | Unknown-Present |
| Used by | Cuba |
| Wars | South African Border War |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 2100 mm (83 in) |
| Barrel length | 1219 mm (47 in) |
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| Cartridge | 14.5x114mm |
| Action | gas-operated |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,114 m/s (3,655 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 900 m |
| Maximum range | 1,500 m |
| Feed system | 5-round magazine |
The Mambi is a Semi-automatic anti-material rifle which was designed, and manufactured in Cuba. It was named after the Mambi who where patriotic rebel soldiers who fought against the Kingdom of Spain during the Cuban War of Independence.
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The Mambi was designed to be used against a variety of soft skined ground Vehicles, small Boats, and even Helicopters. It uses the powerful Soviet 14.5x114mm round. The Mambi appears to be a Bullpup since its 5 round magazine, and action is placed behind the trigger group. It is fitted with a muzzle brake to help reduce recoil created by the round it fires.
Little is known about this weapon, it has received little attention in mainstream media. There are some images of this weapon being used by Cuban soldiers during the war in Angola in the 1980s.