AS50
| AS50 | |
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| general information | |
| Military designation: | AS50 |
| Country of operation: |
 United Kingdom
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| Developer / Manufacturer: | US Naval Surface Warfare Center & Accuracy International |
| Development year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer country: | United Kingdom |
| Production time: | since 2007 |
| Weapon Category: | Sniper rifle |
| Furnishing | |
| Overall length: | 1369 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 12.2 kg |
| Barrel length : | 692 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 12.7 × 99 mm NATO (.50 BMG) |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 5 or 10 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Box magazine |
| Fire types: | Single fire |
| Visor : | Rifle scope |
| Mounting system: | Picatinny rail |
| Closure : | two-part tilt lock |
| Charging principle: | Gas pressure charger |
| Lists on the subject | |
The Accuracy International AS50 is a self-loading - sniper rifle manufacturer's Accuracy International caliber 12.7 x 99 mm NATO .
overview
The AS50 was developed by Accuracy International together with the US Naval Surface Warfare Center and was originally intended to be introduced to the SEALs . The semi-automatic gas pressure loader with muzzle brake is used by the British armed forces as an anti-materiel rifle and to combat enemy snipers at distances of over 1000 meters. Armor- piercing ammunition and full-jacket soft-core projectiles are mainly used .
The rifle weighs 14.1 kg with a 5-round magazine and mounted telescopic sight. For stabilization, there is a foldable bipod on the weapon and an additional support under the shoulder rest.
Individual evidence
- ^ Accuracy International Rifle Systems. (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on May 16, 2013 ; accessed on June 4, 2013 .
Web links
Commons : Accuracy International AS50 - collection of images, videos and audio files
- David Crane: Accuracy International AS50 Semi-Auto .50 BMG Rifle for US Navy SEALs. February 5, 2005, accessed June 4, 2013 .