The AW50 is a .50 BMG

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. It is a re-engineered version of the Accuracy International

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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

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can hold a variety of equipment; the normal sight for the AW50 is the

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3-12x50 PM II with Al Mil Dot reticle, 0.2

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clicks and elevation to 1500 m and laser protection.

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sights such as the Simrad KN series or Hensoldt NSV 80 can also be fitted.

AW50F

The AW50F is a

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variant of the AW50, which fires the multi-purpose

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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.Jones, Richard D. ''Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010''. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). . Weighing 15 kilograms (33 pounds), the AW50F rifle is approximately four times the weight of a typical assault rifle. The

(''NM140 MP) .''50 calibre ammunition is also heavy. The weight of the weapon, combined with a

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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

* : ''AW50F''. * : Designated ''G24''. * : Used by

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. * : Used by ARW marksmen. * : Used by

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. * : AW50 is used by GNR (Republican National Guard). * : ''AW50F'' Used by 5th Special Operations Regiment. * : Used by UDT/SEAL. * : Used by Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Navy SEALS.

Former

* Used in limited quantities by EOD units and United Kingdom Special Forces, UKSF.

References

{{Accuracy International Bolt-action rifles of the United Kingdom Sniper rifles of the United Kingdom .50 BMG sniper rifles Anti-materiel rifles ja:アキュラシーインターナショナル AW50

Overview

AW50F

Users

Former

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