Accuracy International AW50
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| AI Arctic Warfare .50 | |
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| 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] |
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| 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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[edit] Users
Australia: AW50F.[3]
Germany: Designated G24.[4][5][6]
Portugal: AW50 is used by GNR (Republican National Guard) [7]
Thailand: Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS.[citation needed]
United Kingdom[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e AW50 information from Accuracy International
- ^ "Accuracy International AW50 Information". http://www.accuracyinternational.com/AW50.php. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.europaeische-sicherheit.de/Ausgaben/2006/2006_04/08_Jaeger/2006,04,08.html
- ^ http://www.spezialeinheiten.net/index.php?action=ksk
- ^ Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009
- ^ http://www.operacional.pt/segurex-2011/
[edit] External Links
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