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]
| Azb DMR MK1 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Characteristics
editThe 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
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See also
editComparable Sniper rifles
edit- Pindad SPR
- Komodo Armament D7CH
- Istiglal anti-materiel rifle
- Yalguzag sniper rifle
- MKEK JNG-90
- T-12 sniper rifle
- Kalekalıp KNT-308
- Siyavash sniper rifle
- Arash (sniper rifle)
- Tabuk Sniper Rifle
- CAR 817 DMR
Other POF products
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.