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* {{flag|Australia}}: ''AW50F''.<ref name="jones2009"/>
* {{flag|Australia}}: ''AW50F''.<ref name="jones2009"/>
* {{flag|Germany}}: Designated ''G24''.<ref>[http://www.europaeische-sicherheit.de/Ausgaben/2006/2006_04/08_Jaeger/2006,04,08.html] {{dead link|date=January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spezialeinheiten.net/index.php?action=ksk|title=Einheitenprofile : Deutschland : KSK|publisher=Spezialeinheiten.net|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref><ref>Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009</ref>
* {{flag|Germany}}: Designated ''G24''.<ref>[http://www.europaeische-sicherheit.de/Ausgaben/2006/2006_04/08_Jaeger/2006,04,08.html] {{wayback|url=http://www.europaeische-sicherheit.de/Ausgaben/2006/2006_04/08_Jaeger/2006,04,08.html |date=20071029141145 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spezialeinheiten.net/index.php?action=ksk|title=Einheitenprofile : Deutschland : KSK|publisher=Spezialeinheiten.net|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref><ref>Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009</ref>
* {{flag|Ireland}}: Used by [[Army Ranger Wing|ARW]] marksmen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/snipers-equipped-with-recordbreaking-rifle-2927099.html|title=Snipers equipped with record-breaking rifle|work=Independent.ie|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|Ireland}}: Used by [[Army Ranger Wing|ARW]] marksmen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/snipers-equipped-with-recordbreaking-rifle-2927099.html|title=Snipers equipped with record-breaking rifle|work=Independent.ie|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref>
*{{flag|New Zealand}}: Used by New Zealand Army
*{{flag|New Zealand}}: Used by New Zealand Army
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* {{flag|Portugal}}: AW50 is used by [[Portuguese National Republican Guard|GNR]] (Republican National Guard).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.operacional.pt/segurex-2011/|title=SEGUREX 2011 - Operacional|publisher=Operacional.pt|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|Portugal}}: AW50 is used by [[Portuguese National Republican Guard|GNR]] (Republican National Guard).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.operacional.pt/segurex-2011/|title=SEGUREX 2011 - Operacional|publisher=Operacional.pt|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|South Korea}}: Used by UDT/SEAL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.asiae.co.kr/view.htm?no=2011012116350460900|title=최강 UDT가 해적진압에 사용한 저격용 소총은 - 아시아경제|publisher=M.asiae.co.kr|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|South Korea}}: Used by UDT/SEAL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.asiae.co.kr/view.htm?no=2011012116350460900|title=최강 UDT가 해적진압에 사용한 저격용 소총은 - 아시아경제|publisher=M.asiae.co.kr|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|Thailand}}: Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS.<ref>[http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/inventory/129-rtn-inventory.html] {{dead link|date=January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|Thailand}}: Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS.<ref>[http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/inventory/129-rtn-inventory.html] {{wayback|url=http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/inventory/129-rtn-inventory.html |date=20111017083338 }}</ref>
* {{flag|United Kingdom}} Used in limited quantities by EOD units and [[UKSF]] <ref name="jones2009"/>
* {{flag|United Kingdom}} Used in limited quantities by EOD units and [[UKSF]] <ref name="jones2009"/>


Revision as of 22:22, 17 January 2016

AI Arctic Warfare .50
Australian Army AW50Fs alongside semi-automatic 0.50 cal M82 Barrett rifles.
TypeAnti-materiel rifle
Place of origin United Kingdom
Service history
In service2000-present
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerAccuracy International
Specifications
Mass15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs)
Length1,420 mm,[1] 1,170 mm (folded) [1]
Barrel length686 mm (27 inches) [1]
Cartridge12.7x99mm NATO
Caliber.50 BMG [1]
ActionBolt-action
Effective firing range1,500 m [2]
Feed systemBox magazine, 5 rounds
SightsMil 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).

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 standard ammunition combines a penetrator, high explosive and incendiary effect in a single round.

The weight of the weapon (15 kg), combined with a muzzle brake and a hydraulic buffer system in the butt, gives the AW50F relatively low recoil and enhances accuracy.

The MIL STD 1913 sight 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 1500 m and laser protection. Night vision device sights such as the Simrad KN series or Hensoldt NSV 80 can also be fitted.

AW50F

The AW50F is a folding stock variant which fires the multi-purpose Raufoss Mk 211 cartridge and other rounds. Most of the rifle is made in the United Kingdom; The barrels are sourced from three different manufacturers: Loather Walther, Border and Maddco. The weapon's stock folds for portability. It has a fully adjustable bipod and buttstock heel rest. Four sling loops allow shoulder and hand carrying of the rifle.[3]

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.

Users

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "The AW50 model". Ketmer.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Accuracy International AW50 Information". Accuracyinternational.com. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  3. ^ a b c 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. ^ [1] Template:Wayback
  5. ^ "Einheitenprofile : Deutschland : KSK". Spezialeinheiten.net. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  6. ^ Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009
  7. ^ "Snipers equipped with record-breaking rifle". Independent.ie. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  8. ^ "SEGUREX 2011 - Operacional". Operacional.pt. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  9. ^ "최강 UDT가 해적진압에 사용한 저격용 소총은 - 아시아경제". M.asiae.co.kr. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  10. ^ [2] Template:Wayback
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