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[[Image:Accuracy International Arctic WarfareM - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Accuracy International AWSM .338 Lapua Magnum]] | [[Image:Accuracy International Arctic WarfareM - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Accuracy International AWSM .338 Lapua Magnum]] | ||
The "Arctic Warfare Magnum"; Based on the AW rifle with minimal changes to accommodate Magnum length cartridges. Detachable box magazine which takes 5 rounds. Normal calibers are .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. Designated L115A1 Long Range Rifle within the British military, the latter as the Arctic Warfare Super Magnum or L115A3 LRR. It is described by Guiness World Records to be the most advanced sniper rifle and was used by Cpl. Craig Harrison of the British Army to establish a new record distance for a confirmed kill shot in Afghanistan in November 2009, surpassing the previous record held by a [[McMillan TAC-50]] fired by Cpl. Rob Furlong of the Canadian Armed Forces. The .300 Win Mag version (AWM-F), equipped with a folding stock and Zeiss 3-12x56 SSG scope, is used by the German Bundeswehr as the G22. | The "Arctic Warfare Magnum"; Based on the AW rifle with minimal changes to accommodate Magnum length cartridges. Detachable box magazine which takes 5 rounds. Normal calibers are .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. Designated L115A1 Long Range Rifle within the British military, the latter as the Arctic Warfare Super Magnum or L115A3 LRR. It is described by Guiness World Records to be the most advanced sniper rifle of all time and was used by Cpl. Craig Harrison of the British Army to establish a new record distance for a confirmed kill shot in Afghanistan in November 2009, surpassing the previous record held by a [[McMillan TAC-50]] fired by Cpl. Rob Furlong of the Canadian Armed Forces. The .300 Win Mag version (AWM-F), equipped with a folding stock and Zeiss 3-12x56 SSG scope, is used by the German Bundeswehr as the G22. | ||
=== Video Games === | === Video Games === | ||
Revision as of 02:51, 9 September 2011
The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare series of rifles can be seen in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare
Based on the PM (Precision Marksman), or L96A1 as it is known in the British Military, this model is the basis for the Arctic Warfare series of tactical rifles and is currently produced in calibers .243 Win and 7.62x51mm NATO and normally fitted with a 660mm (26") match grade barrel for accurate long range performance. The .243 Win has a 1 in 10 twist and the 7.62x51mm NATO has a 1 in 12.
The 7.62x51mm NATO version AW is fitted with a muzzle brake which serves to reduce recoil and muzzle flip. The AW is normally supplied with a 10-round box magazine. Both versions are housed in either olive drab or black stock panels and black metalwork. Butt length can be adjusted by fitting spacers to suit the shooter.
Film
| Actor | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.T.A.R.S. Sniper | Resident Evil: Apocalypse | 2004 | ||
| Keifer Sutherland | "The caller" | Phone Booth | With silencer | 2002 |
| Nicolas Cage | Joe | Bangkok Dangerous | 2008 |
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAS soldiers | Ultimate Force | 2002 - 2006 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sum Of All Fears | "Silent Sniper" | always suppressed | shown in semi-automatic mode | 2002 |
| Conflict: Desert Storm 2 Back to Baghdad | Erroneously shown as being semiautomatic | 2003 | ||
| Cold Winter | 2005 | |||
| Combat Arms | L96A1 | Available w/ suppressor and ghille camouflage strips | 2004 | |
| Delta Force: Task Force Dagger | AW | 2002 | ||
| SOCOM: Confrontation | L96AW | 2008 | ||
| War Rock | 2004 | |||
| MAG | L96AW | 2010 | ||
| Ghost Recon | 7.62 Sniper Rifle | Chambered in 7.62X51MM NATO | 2000 | |
| Battlefield 2 | L96A1 | With custom camo | 2005 | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | L96A1 | Customizable | 2010 | |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | L118A | Customizable | 2011 |
Anime
| Film/Television Title | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochikame | |||
| Hellsing | Seras | no scope attached |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum
The "Arctic Warfare Magnum"; Based on the AW rifle with minimal changes to accommodate Magnum length cartridges. Detachable box magazine which takes 5 rounds. Normal calibers are .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. Designated L115A1 Long Range Rifle within the British military, the latter as the Arctic Warfare Super Magnum or L115A3 LRR. It is described by Guiness World Records to be the most advanced sniper rifle of all time and was used by Cpl. Craig Harrison of the British Army to establish a new record distance for a confirmed kill shot in Afghanistan in November 2009, surpassing the previous record held by a McMillan TAC-50 fired by Cpl. Rob Furlong of the Canadian Armed Forces. The .300 Win Mag version (AWM-F), equipped with a folding stock and Zeiss 3-12x56 SSG scope, is used by the German Bundeswehr as the G22.
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike | Magnum Sniper Rifle | Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" | 2000 | |
| Counter-Strike: Condition Zero | Magnum Sniper Rifle | Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" | 2003 | |
| Counter-Strike: Source | Magnum Sniper Rifle | Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" | 2004 | |
| Counter-Strike Online | Magnum Sniper Rifle | Red(Christmas Special) Camouflage |
Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" | 2007 |
| Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 | 2008 | |||
| Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising | L115A1 | 2004 | ||
| 007: Nightfire | Winter Covert Sniper Rifle/Winter Tactical Sniper Rifle | w/ suppressor and white stock for Winter version | 2002 | |
| Left 4 Dead 2 | Accuracy International AWSM | w/ weaponlight and optional laser sight 20 round |
German Version only | 2009 |
| Project Reality | L115A3 / G22 | With Harris bipod | 2005 |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Police
The "Arctic Warfare Police", The AWP rifle has a stiffer and shorter 610mm (24") barrel to maximise precision. Usual calibres are .243 Win (1 in 10 twist) and .308 Win (1 in 12 twist). The rifle is designed to perform best with match-grade ammunition. Butt length can be adjusted to suit the firer by using spacers. The AWP differs to other models, in that it's the only AW weapon system to have a black finish.
Film
| Actor | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrupt SWAT Snipers | Assault on Precinct 13 | 2005 | ||
| Norman Reedus | Murphy | The Boondock Saints | 1999 |
Anime
| Film/Television Title | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library War | Media Betterment Committee operators | 2008 |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Covert
Covert version of the AW featuring a side-folding stock and a suppressor.
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear | AW Covert | Black Thorn or Urban Operations expansion | 2000 | |
| Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | AW Covert | 2004 |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare 50
The biggest, largest-caliber variant of the Arctic Warfare rifles, chambered in .50 BMG. The "F" model, designed for the Australian military, differs in that it has a folding stock and a Madco barrel.
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Draven | Jamie Bow | Ultimate Force / "Just a Target" | AW50F | 2002 - 2006 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elfen Lied | S.A.T. Sniper | AW50F | 2004 |
Video games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cry | Sniper Rifle | AW50F with fictional digital scope | 2005 | |
| Counter-Strike Online | AW50 | 2008 | ||
| Global Operations | 2002 | |||
| Warrock | 2009 |