Accuracy International AW50
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AW50F
)| Accuracy International Arctic Warfare .50 | |
|---|---|
Bolt-action | |
| Effective firing 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
L96
sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British forces).
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
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 of the AW50, which fires the multi-purpose Raufoss Mk 211 cartridge and other rounds. 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 (33 pounds), the AW50F rifle is approximately four times the weight of a typical assault rifle. The Raufoss Mk 211 (NM140 MP) .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. Most of the rifles are made in the United Kingdom. The barrels are sourced from three different manufacturers: Lothar Walther, Border and Maddco.
Users
Australia: AW50F.[3]
Germany: Designated G24.[4][5][6]
Indonesia: Used by Indonesian Air Force Bravo Detachment 90.[7]
Ireland: Used by ARW marksmen.[8]
Malaysia: Used by Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL.
GNR (Republican National Guard).[9]
Slovakia: AW50F Used by 5th Special Operations Regiment.[10]
South Korea: Used by UDT/SEAL.[11]
Thailand: Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS.[12]
Former
UKSF.[3]
See also
- Accuracy International AWP
- Accuracy International AWM
- Accuracy International AS50
- Accuracy International AX50
References
- ^ a b c d e "The AW50 model". Ketmer.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Accuracy International AW50 Information". Accuracyinternational.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-24. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.
- ^ [1] Archived October 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine [dead link]
- ^ "Einheitenprofile : Deutschland : KSK". Spezialeinheiten.net. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009
- ^ "Pusdiklat Paskhas Gelar Latihan Menembak Senjata Bantuan dan Sniper". tni-au.mil.id (in Indonesian). 12 November 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "Snipers equipped with record-breaking rifle". Independent.ie. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "SEGUREX 2011 - Operacional". Operacional.pt. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Equipment of 5th Special Operations Regiment" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2019-08-21.
- ^ "최강 UDT가 해적진압에 사용한 저격용 소총은 - 아시아경제". M.asiae.co.kr. 2011-01-22. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ [2] Archived October 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine