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{{Infobox weapon
| name               = Accuracy International Arctic Warfare .50
| image              = File:Royal Marine Sniper -HMS Southampton MOD 45145981.jpg
| origin             = United Kingdom
| type               = [[Anti-materiel rifle]]
<!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged          = yes
| is_UK              = <!-- Service history -->
| service            = 2000-present
| used_by            = See ''[[#Users|Users]]''
| wars               = <!-- Production history -->
| designer           = 
| design_date        = 
| manufacturer       = [[Accuracy International]]
| production_date    = 
| number             = 
| variants           = <!-- General specifications -->
| weight             = 15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs)
| length             = 1,420 mm,<ref name=ai>{{cite web|url=http://www.ketmer.com/ai/defense/aw50/index.htm|title=The AW50 model|publisher=Ketmer.com|access-date=3 January 2015|archive-date=23 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423150047/http://www.ketmer.com/ai/defense/aw50/index.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> 1,170 mm (folded) <ref name=ai/>
| part_length        = 686 mm (27 inches) <ref name=ai/>
| width              = 
| height             = 
| crew               = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->
| cartridge          = [[.50 BMG]] (12.7×99mm NATO)<ref name=ai/>
| action             = [[Bolt-action]]
| rate               = 
| velocity           = 
| range              = 1,500 m <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.accuracyinternational.com/AW50.php |title= Accuracy International AW50 Information |publisher= Accuracyinternational.com |access-date= 2009-10-29 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100724141046/http://www.accuracyinternational.com/AW50.php |archive-date= 2010-07-24 |url-status= dead }}</ref>
| max_range          = 
| feed               = Box magazine, 5 rounds
| sights             = Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights <ref name=ai/>
| caption            = [[Royal Marine]] sniper with the AW50
}}

The '''AW50''' is a [[.50 BMG]] [[anti-materiel rifle]] designed by [[Accuracy International]]. It is a re-engineered version of the Accuracy International [[Accuracy International Arctic Warfare|Arctic Warfare]] 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 [[Picatinny 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&nbsp;[[Milliradian|mrad]] clicks and elevation to 1500&nbsp;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 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.<ref name="jones2009">Jones, Richard D. ''Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010''. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). {{ISBN|978-0-7106-2869-5}}.</ref> 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==
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* {{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]   {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029141145/http://www.europaeische-sicherheit.de/Ausgaben/2006/2006_04/08_Jaeger/2006%2C04%2C08.html|date=October 29, 2007}} </ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spezialeinheiten.net/index.php?action=ksk|title=Einheitenprofile : Deutschland : KSK|publisher=Spezialeinheiten.net|access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref><ref>Kommando International Special Operations Magazine, K-ISOM, Ausgabe 5, Mai/Juni 2009</ref>
* {{flag|Indonesia}}: Used by [[Indonesian Air Force]] [[Bravo Detachment 90]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 November 2019 |title=Pusdiklat Paskhas Gelar Latihan Menembak Senjata Bantuan dan Sniper |url=https://tni-au.mil.id/pusdiklat-paskhas-gelar-latihan-menembak-senjata-bantuan-sniper/ |access-date=8 March 2022 |website=tni-au.mil.id |language=id}}</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|access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|Malaysia}}: Used by [[Royal Malaysian Navy]] [[PASKAL]].
* {{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|access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref>
* {{flag|Slovakia}}: ''AW50F'' Used by [[5th Special Operations Regiment (Slovakia)|5th Special Operations Regiment]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Equipment of 5th Special Operations Regiment|url=http://www.special-ops.pl/artykul/id326,5-psu-gabcikowcy?print=1|url-status=live|language=pl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821111628/http://www.special-ops.pl/artykul/id326,5-psu-gabcikowcy%3Fprint%3D1 |archive-date=2019-08-21 }}</ref>
* {{flag|South Korea}}: Used by [[Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare Flotilla|UDT/SEAL]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2011012116350460900|title=최강 UDT가 해적진압에 사용한 저격용 소총은|publisher=Asia Economy|date=22 January 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701135343/https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2011012116350460900|archivedate=1 July 2024|accessdate=1 July 2024|author1=Yang Nak-gyu}}</ref>
* {{flag|Thailand}}: Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS.<ref>[http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/inventory/129-rtn-inventory.html]  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111017083338/http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/inventory/129-rtn-inventory.html|date=October 17, 2011}}</ref>

=== Former ===
* {{flag|United Kingdom}} Used in limited quantities by EOD units and [[United Kingdom Special Forces|UKSF]].<ref name="jones2009" />

==See also==
* [[Accuracy International AWP]]
* [[Accuracy International AWM]]
* [[Accuracy International AS50]]
* [[Accuracy International AX50]]

== References ==

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{{Accuracy International}}

[[Category:Bolt-action rifles of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Sniper rifles of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:.50 BMG sniper rifles]]
[[Category:Anti-materiel rifles]]

[[ja:アキュラシーインターナショナル AW50]]