Accuracy International Arctic Warfare

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Accuracy International Arctic Warfare
TeepSniper rifle
Place o oreeginUnitit Kinrick
Service history
In service1982 (L96A1), 1988 (AW), 1990–present
WarsIraq War
Afghanistan War
Insurgency in the North Caucasus[1]
Sirie Ceevil War[2]
Production history
Designed1982 (PM), 1983 (AW)
ManufacturerAccuracy International
Produced1982–present
Specifications
Wecht6.5 kg (14.3 lb)
Lenth1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Baurel lenth660 mm (26.0 in)

Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester)

.300 Winchester Magnum

.338 Lapua Magnum
ActionBowt-action
Muzzle velocity850 m/s (2,790 ft/s)
Effective firin range800 m (870 yd)
Feed seestem10-roond detachable box magazine (.308) 5-round detachable box magazine (.300, .338)
Sichtsdetachable apertur teep airn sichts
day or nicht optics

The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare rifle is a bowt-action sniper rifle designed an manufacturt bi the Breetish company Accuracy International.

References[eedit | eedit soorce]

  1. "Russian Special Forces Using HK417, AI AW In Dagestan - The Firearm Blog". 29 Juin 2015.
  2. "British Accuracy International AW sniper rifle in Syria – Armament Research Services". armamentresearch.com.