Vidhwansak (The Destroyer) is an Indian multi-caliber anti-material rifle (AMR) or large-caliber sniper rifle manufactured by India. It can be used in the anti-materiel role for destroying enemy bunkers, lightly armoured vehicles, radar systems, communication equipment, parked aircraft, fuel storage facilities, etc. It is also effective in long range sniping,counter sniping and ordance disposal roles.
The development of Vidhwansak was completed in November 2005 and the rifle had been offered to the Indian army, BSF and National Security Guards.
Features:
• Multi Calibre – 12.7 mm, 14.5 mm & 20 mm
• Anti Material Weapon up to the range of 2000 metres
• Manual Bolt Action
• Magazine Feed
• One Minute Change of Calibre (12.7 mm or 14.5 mm or 20 mm)
• Easily carried by Two Men
A muzzel break is fitted on the end of the barrel which absorbs an estimated 50%-60% of recoil. This is further supplemented by a buffered slide in the receiver.Vidhwansak is equipped with an 8X magnification, long eye relief telescopic sight with Parallax adjustment.
Vidhwansak AMR is one of few firearms to support 3 calibers with quick interchangeability (without completely disassembling and reworking the weapon). The Vidhwansak can be easily converted between the three calibers - 12.7 mm, 14.5 mm and 20 mm, by replacing the barrel, bolt, magazine and scope, which takes about 1 minute in the field, without the need for any specialized tools.
| Ammunition | 12.7 × 107 mm | 14.5 × 114 mm | 20 × 82 mm |
| Weight | 25 kg | 29 kg | 26 kg |
| Overall Length | 1.7 m | 2.015 m | 1.795 m |
| Barrel | 8 Grooved, 1.1 m length, Quick Change type | 8 Grooved, 1.22 m Length, Quick Change type | 8 Grooved, 1 m Length, Quick Change Type |
| Pitch of Rifle | 1: 390 mm | 1 : 420 mm | 1 : 560 mm |
| Sights | 8 X 42 Power Telescopic Sight with Parallax adjustment | 8 X 42 Power Telescopic Sight with Parallax adjustment | 8 X 42 Power Telescopic Sight with Parallax adjustment |
| Muzzle Velocity | 845 m/s | 1,080 m/s | 720 m/s |
| Range | 1,800 m | 1,800 m | 1,300 m |
Users:
Indian Army, BSF (about 100 )
this is a set back to know that India has developed just 1 sniper rifle. though it is a honor to be part of India and living under the protection of Indian Army. i myself would like to develop a sniper rifle after my mechanical studies.
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Yeah Jay we are very lagging behind then China in terms of weapons. We need to invest a large amonut of money in defense sector to make it more stronger.
ReplyDeleteJay Hind
Modify it. semi-auto AMR is better but suffers on recoil. Improve the design It looks like a combined parts from other sniper. Maybe some lock-on mode on your scope will be good idea
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