Azb DMR MK1
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 took 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 |
| 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
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 has 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 mm[1] with an accuracy of 2 MOA (Minute of Angle) at 100 m range[1].
See also
Comparable Sniper rifles
References
- "Assault Cum Sniper Rifle Azb (DMR) MK1". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
- Abbas, Sikander. "Pakistani Ordnance Factories Azb MK1 Designated Marksman Rifle". Silah Report. Archived from the original on 24 August 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
