Accuracy International AW50F
| Arctic Warfare AW50F | |
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| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Australian military[1] |
| Wars | INTERFET, 2001 Afghan War, Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Accuracy International |
| Manufacturer | Accuracy International, Maddco |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 13 kg (30 lbs) |
| Length | 1,350 mm |
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| Cartridge | 12.7x99mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective range | 1,500 m (4,920 feet) |
| Feed system | Box magazine, 5 rounds |
| Sights | Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights |
The AW50F is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle used by the Australian military.[1] It is a version of Accuracy International AW50 (which in turn is a variant of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare), but with an Australian-produced barrel and a folding stock. It fires the multi-purpose Raufoss Mk 211 cartridge and other rounds.
[edit] Overview
The AW50F is intended to engage a variety of targets including radar installations, light vehicles (including light armoured vehicles), field fortifications, boats and ammunition dumps. The standard ammunition combines a penetrator, high explosive and incendiary effect in a single round.
Most of the rifle is made in the United Kingdom; the barrel is Australian, manufactured in Toowoomba, Queensland by Maddco.
Weighing 15 kilograms, the AW50F rifle is approximately four times the weight of a typical assault rifle. The NM140 .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.
The MIL STD 1913 sight rail can hold a variety of equipment; the normal sight for the AW50F 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.
The weapon's stock folds to improve carriage. It has a fully adjustable bipod and butt support. Four sling loops allow shoulder and hand carriage or the fitting of a back harness.
[edit] References
- ^ 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.
[edit] External links
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AI Arctic Warfare |
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