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Accuracy International Arctic Warfare series
Specifications
(1982 - Present)
- Type: Sniper Rifle
- Caliber: .243 Win, 7.62x51mm NATO, .300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua Mag
- Weight: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
- Length: 46.5 in (118 cm)
- Barrel length: 26 in (66 cm)
- Capacity: 10-round box
- Fire Modes: Bolt Action
The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare series and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime 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
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil: Apocalypse | S.T.A.R.S. Sniper | 2004 | ||
| Cutie Honey | Panther Claw sniper | animated segment | 2004 | |
| Bangkok Dangerous | Nicolas Cage | Joe | 2008 | |
| Assassination Games | Scott Adkins | Roland | 2011 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Force | Tony Curran | Sgt. Pete Twamley | Mixture of black, green and camouflaged rifles fitted with Schmidt & Bender scopes | 2002 - 2006 |
| Elliot Cowan | Cpl. Jem Poynton | |||
| Danny Sapani | Cpl. Ricky Mann | |||
| Sendhil Ramamurthy | Tpr. Alex Leonard | |||
| Miles Anderson | Col. Aidan Dempsey | |||
| Christopher Fox | Cpl. Louis Hoffman | |||
| Liam Garrigan | Cpl. Ed Dwyer | |||
| Louis Decosta Johnson | Cpl. Dave Woolston | Unknown variant, camouflaged | ||
| Jamie Michie | Cpl. Finn Younger | Referred to as the fictional "L97 with the long barrel". "WHO-HIT-JOHN?" engraved on stock, fitted with camouflage scrim and gun-sight camera. |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Recon | L96A1 | 2001 | ||
| Delta Force: Task Force Dagger | AW | 2002 | ||
| Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Baghdad | Erroneously shown as being semiautomatic | 2003 | ||
| Söldner: Secret Wars | AWM | 2004 | ||
| War Rock | 2004 | |||
| Combat Arms | L96A1 | Available w/ suppressor and ghille camouflage strips | 2004 | |
| Battlefield 2 | L96A1 | With custom camo | 2005 | |
| Cold Winter | 2005 | |||
| SOCOM: Confrontation | L96AW | 2008 | ||
| SAS Secure Tomorrow | L96 | 2008 | ||
| 7.62 High Calibre | PM and AW | 2008 | ||
| Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 | L96 AW | 2008 | ||
| MAG | L96AW | 2010 | ||
| SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 | L96AW | w/ side-folding stock | 2010 | |
| Sniper: Ghost Warrior | L96 | Second Strike DLC | 2011 | |
| Karma Online | 2011 | |||
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | AWP | 2012 |
Anime
| Film/Television Title | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochikame | 1996 | ||
| Hellsing | Seras | no scope attached | 2001 |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum
The AWM is 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 AWSM (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.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sniper 3 | Tom Berenger | Beckett | 2004 | |
| Takers | Paul Walker | John Rahway | 2010 |
Television
| Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Weapons | various | 2009 | ||
| Ultimate Weapons / Sniper Rifles | w/ bipod | 2010 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike | Magnum Sniper Rifle | Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" | 2000 | |
| 007: Nightfire | Winter Covert Sniper Rifle/Winter Tactical Sniper Rifle | w/ suppressor and white stock for Winter version | 2002 | |
| 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 | |
| Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising | L115A1 | 2004 | ||
| Project Reality | L115A3 / G22 | With Harris bipod | 2005 | |
| Saints Row | McManus | 2006 | ||
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | As the "AWM" | 2007 | ||
| Counter-Strike Online | Magnum Sniper Rifle | Red(Christmas Special) Camouflage |
Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" | 2007 |
| Combat Arms | L115A3 | 2008 | ||
| Left 4 Dead 2 | Accuracy International AWSM | w/ weaponlight and optional laser sight 20 round |
German Version only | 2009 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | L96A1 | Customizable | highly anachronistic | 2010 |
| Battlefield Play4Free | L96A1 | With optional desert tan paint scheme | incorrect 7-round capacity | 2011 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | L118A | Customizable | 2011 | |
| War Inc. Battlezone | Mauser SRG | w/ various attachments | 2011 | |
| Battlefield 3 | L96 | Customizable | DLC weapon | 2011 |
Accuracy International 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
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boondock Saints | Norman Reedus | Murphy | 1999 | |
| Assault on Precinct 13 | Corrupt SWAT Snipers | 2005 |
Anime
| Film/Television Title | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library War | Media Betterment Committee operators | 2008 |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Suppressed
The AWS is specifically designed for use with subsonic .308 Winchester ammunition. The suppressor can be replaced with the standard barrel of an AW or AWP.
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear | AW Covert | Urban Operations expansion | 2000 | |
| The Sum Of All Fears | "Silent Sniper" | w/ 10-round magazine | shown in semi-automatic mode | 2002 |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Covert
The AWC features a quick-detachable sound suppressor, and unlike the AWS, it has a side-folding stock.
Television
| Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherlock/The Reichenbach Fall | Pano Masti | Unnamed Assassin | AW Covert with suppressor | 2012 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | AW Covert | w/ custom stock | 2004 | |
| Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow | AW Covert (7.62MM) | w/ custom stock and grip | shown as semi-automatic | 2004 |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare 50
The AW50 is the biggest, largest-caliber variant of the Arctic Warfare rifles, chambered in .50 BMG. The AW50F, designed for the Australian military, differs in that it has a folding stock and a Madco barrel.
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Force | Jamie Draven | Jamie Dow | "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Operations | 2002 | |||
| Far Cry | Sniper Rifle | AW50F with fictional digital scope | 2005 | |
| Counter-Strike Online | AW50 | 2008 | ||
| War Rock | 2009 | |||
| War Inc. Battlezone | w/ various attachments | 2011 |
See Also
- Accuracy International - A list of all weapons produced by Accuracy International.