M82
Unofficial
names/slang: n/a
Function:
Sniper rifle
Date
deployed: unavailable
Contractor:
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. and Unertl
Unit cost:
approx. $6,000
Length:
57.0"; barrel length: 29.0"
Weight:
32.5 lbs.
Rate of Fire:
Sustained: 0 rpm; Rapid Fire: 0 rpm; Cyclic: approx.
0 rpm
Ammo type:
12.7mm (.50 Caliber); 10 round magazine
Guidance:
Visual
Range:
approx. 1,800 m |
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Features:
The M82A1A is a semi-automatic, air cooled, box
magazine fed rifle chambered for the .50 caliber, M2
Browning Machine Gun cartridge (.50 BMG or 12.7 x
99mm NATO). This rifle operates by means of the
short recoil principle. The weapon system is
comprised of the rifle (M82A1A) with a Unertl
10-power scope and an additional box magazine. The
system comes packed in its own watertight, airtight
carrying case with an air release valve for aircraft
transportation and the requisite cleaning rod and
brushes. The basic M82A1A rifle is equipped with
bipod, muzzle brake, carrying handle, metallic
sights, and 10-round box magazine. There is also a
back pack for cross country transport and a
bandolier for extra magazines is available.
Background: The M82A1A is designed to
provide commanders the tactical option of employing
snipers with an anti-materiel weapon to augment the
present anti-personnel M40A1 7.62mm weapon. The
rifle is manufactured by Barrett Firearms
Manufacturing, Incorporated of Murfreesboro,
Tennessee. The scope is manufactured by Unertl to
match the trajectory of .50 caliber Raufoss Grade A
(DODIC A606), which is the standard operational
round.
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