Army Weapons - AI96 Sniper Rifle
The AI 92 Sniper Rifle was introduced into service in the PDF in 1992. It is the second generation of accuracy international rifles and is an improved version of its predecessor, the L96 AI. The weapon was designed by Malcolm Cooper and is based on a sporting rifle design. The weapon was selected in 1991 from a short-list of four rifles.
| Manufacturer | Accuracy International |
|---|---|
| Gun Type | Sniper rifle |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Entered Service | 1992 |
| Calibre | 7.62 millimetres |
| Ammunition feed | Magazine with 10 rounds |
| Range | 1000 metres |
| Weight | 9.1 kilogrammes |
| Mode of fire | Single shot only |
| Operation | Bolt action, magazine fed |
| Length | 1150 millimetres |
| Sight | Schmidt and Bender 6 x 42 |