Accuracy International AW50

Infobox Weapon
name= AI Arctic Warfare .50


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origin=flagcountry|United Kingdom
type= Anti-materiel rifle [http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=339 Information on the AW50] at Defense Review]
is_ranged=yes
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used_by= Britain and the Irish Ranger Wing
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designer= Accuracy International
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manufacturer= Accuracy International
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weight= 15 kg w/ bipod (33 lbs)
length= 1,420 mm [http://www.ketmer.com/ai/defense/aw50/index.htm AW50 information] from Accuracy International] , 1,170 mm (folded)
part_length= 686 mm (27 inches)
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cartridge= 12.7x99mm NATO
caliber= .50 BMG
action= Bolt-action
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range= 2,000 meters (2190 yards)
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feed= Box magazine, 5 rounds
sights= Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights

The AW50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle used by the British, German and Irish Armed Forces. It is a re-engineered version of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare L96 sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British military).

Users

* - RAN and Australian Army - Folding stock variant
* - KSK, Kampfschwimmer and Fernspähkompanie - It is known as the G24.
* - Irish Army Rangers
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* - Royal Thai Navy SEALs

ee also

AW50
* Accuracy International
* Accuracy International Arctic Warfare
* Accuracy International AWP
* Accuracy International AWM
* Accuracy International AS50
* AW50F, AW50 variant as adopted by the Australian Army
* Psg 90, AW variant as adopted by the Swedish Army

References