Steyr IWS 2000
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| Steyr IWS 2000 | |
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| Type | Sniper rifle (anti-materiel rifle) |
| Place of origin | Austria |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Steyr Mannlicher |
| Manufacturer | Steyr Mannlicher |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 18 kg (40lb) |
| Length | 1800 mm (70.86 in) |
| Barrel length | 1200 mm (47.24 in) |
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| Cartridge | 15.2 mm Steyr Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) |
| Action | Rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 1450 m/s |
| Effective range | 1000 m (pierces 40 mm of armour) |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | 10x Telescopic sight |
The Steyr IWS2000 is an Austrian semi-automatic sniper or anti-materiel rifle, produced by Steyr Mannlicher. IWS stands for Infantry Weapon System.
The first design for the IWS2000 was called the Steyr AMR (Anti Materiel Rifle), but was later changed to the IWS.
[edit] Characteristics
- Bullpup configuration
- Muzzle velocity: 1450 m/s
- Firing Characteristic: Dart never reaches more than 80 cm above the direct line of sight, can be considered a flat trajectory
- Effective range: >1007 m
- Used by: Austria
- Armor Penetration at 1000 m: 40 mm of rolled homogenous steel armor
