Friday, September 07, 2007
M82A1 Anti-Tank / Anti-Material Sniper Rifle
50 Caliber Weapons are now widely accepted by the armed forces as one of their heavy sniping systems used to target tanks and other equipments like an aircraft engine hundred yards away. This M82A1 sniper rifle, manufactured by FMC-USA, is one of the most popular of them to have ever graced in the battlefield in modern warfare. This weapon has been proven to be very effective against long range high priority targets which requires high precision and greater lethal impact.
Basic Information:
Designation: M82A1
Type: Anti-Tank / Anti-Material Rifle
Manufacturer: Firearms Manufacturing Company - USA
Country of Origin: United States
Operation: Bolt Mechanism
Caliber: 50 Browning
Service Year: 1983
Dimensions:
Overall Length: 57 in (1,448 mm)
Weight (Empty): 28.4 lbs (12.90 kg)
Weight (Loaded): 32.6 lbs (14.8 kg)
Performance:
Rate of Fire, Cyclic: Not Available
Magazine: 10-Round Detachable Box
Maximum Range: 6,000 ft (1,828.8 m)