Accuracy International AW50
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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 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 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 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.[1] 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
- File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia: AW50F.[1]
- File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany: Designated G24.[2][3][4]
- File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia: Used by Indonesian Air Force Bravo Detachment 90.[5]
- File:Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland: Used by ARW marksmen.[6]
- File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia: Used by Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL.
- File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal: AW50 is used by GNR (Republican National Guard).[7]
- File:Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia: AW50F Used by 5th Special Operations Regiment.[8]
- File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea: Used by UDT/SEAL.[9]
- File:Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand: Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS.[10]
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Former
- File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Used in limited quantities by EOD units and UKSF.[1]
See also
- Accuracy International AWP
- Accuracy International AWM
- Accuracy International AS50
- Accuracy International AX50
References
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- ↑ a b c Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). Template:ISBN.
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