Arctic Warfare AS50
Summary
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Anti materiel sniper rifle |
| Manufacturer | Accuracy International |
Technical specifications
| Arctic Warfare AS50 | |
|---|---|
| Fire Rate | Single shot rounds/min. |
| Caliber | .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm) |
| Magazine | 5 rounds |
| Length | 1369 mm (53.9 in) |
| Weight | 14.1 kg (31.1 lb) |
| Range | 2000 m (6562 ft) |
Description
The AW50 is an adaptation of the AW rifle, re-engineered and chambered for .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO). It was introduced in 2000 by the British and Australian armed forces. The German Army also adopted the AW50 and designated it as the G24 (Gewehr 24 or Scharfschützengewehr 24).
The AW system is based on an aluminum chassis that extends the entire length of the stock. All other components, including the receiver, are bolted directly to this chassis. The heavy-walled receiver is a stressed part, machined from a solid piece of forged carbon steel. An 11 mm (0.43 in) integral dovetail rail is located above the receiver to accommodate different types of optical sights. As an option, a MIL-STD-1913 rail (Picatinny rail) can be fitted.
- AW50F: A variant of the AW50 adopted by the Australian military, which differs from the standard AW50 in that it is fitted with a folding stock and Maddco barrel.
- AX50: A stand-alone .50 BMG variant that replaced the AW50.