Azb DMR MK1 | |
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Type | Designated marksman rifle [1] [2] |
Place of origin | Pakistan |
Service history | |
In service | 2014-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 | |
Mass | 4.94 kg(Without Magazine) [1] |
Length | 1055 mm [1] |
Barrel length | 508 mm [1] |
Caliber | 7.62×51mm NATO [1] |
Action | Roller locked delayed blow back, Semi-automatic [1] |
Effective firing range | 600 metres (660 yd) [1] |
Feed system | 5/20 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]
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]