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Azb DMR MK1
Type Designated marksman rifle [1] [2]
Place of origin Pakistan
Service history
In service2014-Present [2]
Used by Pakistan Army
Pakistan Navy
Wars War in North-West Pakistan
- Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Production history
Designer Pakistan Ordnance Factories
Manufacturer Pakistan Ordnance Factories
Specifications
Mass4.94 kg(Without Magazine) [1]
Length1055 mm [1]
Barrel length508 mm [1]

Caliber 7.62×51mm NATO [1]
Action Roller locked delayed blow back, Semi-automatic [1]
Effective firing range600 metres (660 yd) [1]
Feed system5/20 Rounds Magazine [1]
Sights Telescopic sight [2]
References

The Azb DMR MK1 or Azb MK1 is a Pakistani light weight semi-automatic designated marksman rifle designed and manufactured by the POF. [1] It was first unveiled at the December 2014 IDEAS exhibition. [2] It is believed to be named after the Counter-terrorist operation in North-West Pakistan Operation Zarb-e-Azb which had just been commenced at the time the Sniper rifle was introduced. [2] It itself was designed for the Low intensity operations that were occurring during its time. [1] The rifle has taken part in many international defence exhibitions and has been offered for export. [2]

Characteristics

The Azb sniper rifle is comparatively light weight, medium-range, cost-effective and easy to produce. [2] According to some sources it is made from G3 parts and is therefore compatible and interchangeable with it. [2] It is compatible with multiple Optical sights, thermal optics and Night-vision device. [2] It is a semi-automatic Designated marksman rifle/ Sniper rifle/ Service rifle [1] featuring a 20 inch cold hammer forged match grade bull barrel. [2] It operates with a Caliber of 7.62×51mm NATO, [1] operates a Roller locked delayed blowback mechanism [1] with a 5/20 rounds capacity magazine, [1] it has an overall length of 1055 mm with a 508 mm long barrel, [1] it weighs 4.94 kg without the magazine [1] and has a plastic fixed Butt stock. [1] It can quickly and effectively engage multiple targets at a maximum range of 600 m [1] with an accuracy of 2 MOA (Minute of Angle) at 100 m range. [1]

Operators

See also

Comparable Sniper rifles

Other POF products

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Assault Cum Sniper Rifle Azb (DMR) MK1". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Abbas, Sikander. "Pakistani Ordnance Factories Azb MK1 Designated Marksman Rifle". Silah Report. Archived from the original on 24 August 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.