OSV-96
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The OSV-96 (Russian: ОСВ-96) is a Russian semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle chambered for 12.7×108mm.
Design
The rifle is capable of engaging infantry at a distance of up to 1800 meters and can combat materiel targets at ranges up to 2500 meters. The OSV-96 can keep the shooter outside of the effective range of conventional calibers providing a distinct advantage over lower caliber rifles. Specialized high-accuracy 12.7×108mm 7N34 59.0 gram
Barrett M107
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The OSV-96 folds in half in between the barrel/chamber and receiver compartments to shorten its length for ease of transportation. The rifle features a free-floating barrel in combination with a large muzzle brake to greatly decrease its recoil.
Variants
- V-94 (В-94 «Волга») - Prototype was developed by the KBP (Instrument Design Bureau) in the early 1990s.[2] V-94 was first revealed to the public in 1994. Initial muzzle energy is estimated to be 18860 J, while firing API ammunition (885 gr).[3]
- OSV-96 (ОСВ-96 «Взломщик») - Developed in 1996–2000, entered service in March 2000. Design utilizes a number of improvements, such as a redesigned stock, muzzle brake, and carrying handle.[4]
- MTs-567 (МЦ-567) - developed in 2018–2019, since August 2020 is allowed as civilian hunting weapon.[5]
Users
- Azerbaijan: Used by the special forces[6]
- Belarus: Used by the special forces[7]
- Egypt: Used by Egyptian special operation forces (El-Sa'ka Forces)[8]
- India: Used by the Indian Army.[9]
- Russia: Federal Security Service[4] and Ministry of Internal Affairs[4]
- Syria: Used by both government and jihadist forces in the Syrian civil war[1][10]
- Vietnam: Used by the Vietnamese military, manufactured by the Z111 Factory as the SBT12M1 (unlicensed copy).[11][12]
See also
- KSVK 12.7 - the OSV-96's service competitor
- Barrett M82 - American counterpart
- QBU-10 - Chinese counterpart
References
- ^ a b "La 104ème brigade de la Garde républicaine syrienne, troupe d'élite et étendard du régime de Damas". France-Soir (in French). 20 March 2017.
- ^ 12,7-мм снайперская винтовка В-94 (ОСВ-96) // журнал "Оружие", № 1, 2000. стр.51-52
- ^ Сергей Монетчиков. 12,7-мм крупнокалиберная снайперская винтовка В-94 // журнал «Братишка», ноябрь 2003
- ^ a b c Сергей Монетчиков. Оружейная мастерская: Оружие российского спецназа, или крупнокалиберные снайперские винтовки Archived 15 December 2018 at the Wayback Machine // журнал «Братишка», июль 2013
- ^ Ростех запустил серийное производство гражданской версии "антиматериальной" винтовки // ТАСС от 10 августа 2020
- ^ Вадим Зайцев, Юрий Лямин. Силы специальных операций Азербайджана // журнал "Экспорт вооружений", № 4, 2021.
- ^ Александр Макаров. Полк высоких технологий. Силы специальных операций // журнал "Спецназ", июль 2011
- ^ "Египетские снайперы вооружились российскими СВДС и ОСВ-96". Российская газета (in Russian). 14 August 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "Submarines, tanks, fighters, even basic rifles: Long list of Russian imports Indian forces use". ThePrint. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
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- ^ VCCorp.vn. "Cận cảnh súng bắn tỉa hạng nặng OSV-96 do Việt Nam sản xuất". soha.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ Phan Anh. "Triển lãm Quốc phòng quốc tế Việt Nam 2022". People's Army Newspaper (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 19 March 2024.
External links
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- Koll, Christian (2009). Soviet Cannon - A Comprehensive Study of Soviet Arms and Ammunition in Calibres 12.7mm to 57mm. Austria: Koll. p. 71. ISBN 978-3-200-01445-9.