AW50F
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| Arctic Warfare AW50F | |
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 AW50F |
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| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom, Australia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Britain, Australia |
| Wars | INTERFET, 2001 Afghan War, Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Accuracy International |
| Manufacturer | Accuracy International, Madco |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 13 kg (30 lbs) |
| Length | 1,350 mm |
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| Cartridge | 12.7 x 99 mm NATO |
| Caliber | .50 BMG |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective range | 1,500 m (4,920 feet) |
| Feed system | Box magazine, 5 rounds |
| Sights | Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x and standard iron sights |
| Accuracy International rifles related |
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AI Arctic Warfare |
The AW50F is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle used by the British and Australian Military. It is a version of Accuracy International AW50 (which in turn is a variant of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare), but with a Australian produced Madco barrel and a folding stock. It is used with, among other rounds, the multi-purpose Raufoss Mk 211 cartridge.
[edit] Overview
The AW50F is intended to engage a variety of targets including radar installations, light vehicles (including light armoured vehicles), field fortifications, boats and ammunition dumps. The standard ammunition combines a penetrator, High Explosive and incendiary effect in a single round. It can of course be used against personnel, though such use would most likely be considered an example of overkill.
Though the rifle is made in the United Kingdom, the barrels are Australian, manufactured in Toowoomba, Queensland by Madco.
Weighing in at 15 kilograms, the AW50F rifle is approximately four times the weight of a typical assault rifle. The NM140 .50 calibre ammunition is also heavy. The high 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 very low recoil and enhances accuracy.
The MIL STD 1913 sight rail can hold a variety of equipment; the normal sight for the AW50F is the 3-12 x 50 MKII Mil with Al Mil Dot reticle, 0.2 MRad clicks and elevation to 1,500m and laser protection. Night sights such as the Simrad KN series or Hensoldt NSV 80 can also be fitted.
The weapon's stock folds to improve carriage. It has a fully adjustable bipod and butt support. Four sling loops allow shoulder and hand carriage or the fitting of a back harness.
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