PSR-90
The PSR-90 (Precision Sniper Rifle) is a Pakistani semi-automatic 7.62×51mm precision rifle designed and manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories[2]. It is used by the SSG commandos.
PSR-90 | |
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Type | Precision rifle[1][2] |
Place of origin | Pakistan |
Production history | |
Designer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories[1] |
Manufacturer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.1 kg(Without telescope, no magazine)[1] |
Length | 1158 mm[1] |
Barrel length | 600 mm[1] |
Caliber | 7.62×51mm NATO[1][2], .308 compatible[1] |
Action | Roller delayed blow back Semi-automatic, Recoil operated[1] |
Muzzle velocity | 870 m/s[1] |
Effective firing range | 1000 [1] |
Feed system | 5 or 20 rounds magazine[1] |
Sights | Telescope 5.5-22×50 NXS() or optionally 6×42 Telescope |
References |
Characteristics
The PSR-90 Sniper rifle is considered a variant of the H&K PSG1[2]. In the words of the manufacturer it has the accuracy of a sniper rifle and the firepower of a machine gun[1]. It has a weight of 8.1 kg[1] with an overall length of 1158 mm[1]. It has a Polygonaly rifled barrel having length of 600 mm[1] with a fully adjustable stock[1], the barrel is a four grooves right hand twisted barrel[1]. It is semi-automatic and Roller delayed blowback operated[1]. It operates a 7.62×51mm cartridge yet can operate .308 rounds[1]. It fires bullets with a muzzle velocity of 870 m/s with an effective range of 1000 m[1], the bullets being fed from a 5 or 20 rounds Magazine[1]. It has an accuracy of 90 mm group at a distance of 300 m[1]. A trigger pull of 1.6 kg can be added optionally[1]. The sniper rifle is generally operated with a 5.5-22×50 NXS sight but a 6×42 telescopic sight can be used instead[1]. A Silencer Telescopic sight and carrying sling can be added or removed optionally[1].
Operators
See also
Comparable Sniper rifles
References
- "Semi Automatic Precision Sniper Rifle PSR 90". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
- Khan, Bilal. "Philippines contemplating arms purchases from Pakistan". Quwa Defence News & Analysis Group. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2018-08-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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