LONG RANGE SNIPER WEAPON (LRSW): Difference between revisions

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Armament:
Armament:
Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition
* Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition
Calibre: .50 cal
* Calibre: .50 cal
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
* Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds


Specifications:
Specifications:
Weight: 11.8 kg
* Weight: 11.8 kg
Length: 144.8 cm
* Length: 144.8 cm
Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg
* Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg
Barrel Length: 73.6 cm
* Barrel Length: 73.6 cm
Scope Magnification: 16 power
* Scope Magnification: 16 power
Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud
* Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud
Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed
* Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed
Entered Service: 2000
* Entered Service: 2000
 
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Latest revision as of 11:29, 12 May 2010

The Long-Range Sniper Weapon provides snipers with a rifle that can deliver highly accurate fire against hard targets at ranges of up to 1800 meters. It is rugged and performs well under extreme climactic conditions. The rifle is a heavy-barrel, bolt action detachable box magazine-fed weapon with a five-shot capacity. The weapon was introduced in the fall of 2000.

Armament:

  • Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition
  • Calibre: .50 cal
  • Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds

Specifications:

  • Weight: 11.8 kg
  • Length: 144.8 cm
  • Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg
  • Barrel Length: 73.6 cm
  • Scope Magnification: 16 power
  • Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud
  • Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed
  • Entered Service: 2000