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|image=Vidhwansak.jpg
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|image_size= 300
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| caption = Vidhwansak Anti Material Rifle (AMR)
| caption = Vidhwansak Anti Materiel Rifle (AMR)
|origin=India
|origin=India
|type=[[Anti-material rifle]]
|type=[[Anti-material rifle]]
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|is_UK=yes
|is_UK=yes
<!-- Service history -->
<!-- Service history -->
|service= 2007 -
|service= 2007–present
|used_by= See ''[[#Users|Users]]''
|used_by= See ''[[#Users|Users]]''
|wars=
|wars=
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|variants=
|variants=
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|spec_label= 14.5 mm variant
|spec_label= 14.5mm variant
|weight= 29 kg
|weight= {{convert|29|kg|abbr=on}}
|length= 2 m
|length= {{convert|2|m|abbr=on}}
|part_length= 1.2 m
|part_length= {{convert|1.2|m|abbr=on}}
|crew=
|crew=
<!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->
<!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->
|cartridge= [[12.7×108mm]], [[14.5×114mm]], [[20 mm caliber|20x82mm]]
|cartridge= [[12.7×108mm]], [[14.5×114mm]], [[20mm caliber|20x82mm]]
|caliber=
|caliber=
|barrels= {{plainlist|*8 Grooved, 1.1 m length, Quick Change type
|barrels= {{plainlist|*8 Grooved, {{convert|1.1|m|abbr=on}} length, Quick Change type
*8 Grooved, 1.22 m Length, Quick Change type
*8 Grooved, {{convert|1.22|m|abbr=on}} Length, Quick Change type
*Rifling: 1:390 mm, 1:420 mm, 1:560 mm}}
*Rifling: 1:{{convert|390|mm|abbr=on}}, 1:{{convert|420|mm|abbr=on}}, 1:{{convert|560|mm|abbr=on}}}}
|action= Manual [[Bolt Action]], recoiling barrel
|action= [[Bolt Action]], recoiling barrel
|rate=
|rate=
|velocity= 845 m/s, 1,080 m/s, 720 m/s
|velocity= {{convert|845|m/s|abbr=on}}, {{convert|1080|m/s|abbr=on}}, {{convert|720|m/s|abbr=on}}
|range= 1,800 m
|range= {{convert|1800|m|abbr=on}}
|max_range= 2,300 m
|max_range= {{convert|2300|m|abbr=on}}
|feed= 3-round magazine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sniperselite.com.ar/introvidhwansak.html|title=Fusil de Francotirador Vidhwansak|website=www.sniperselite.com.ar|access-date=2014-08-23|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140823015909/http://www.sniperselite.com.ar/introvidhwansak.html|archive-date=2014-08-23|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="militaryfactory.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=268|title=Vidhwansak AMR Anti-Materiel Rifle / Sniper Rifle - India|access-date=2014-08-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701121950/http://militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=268|archive-date=2014-07-01|url-status=live}}</ref>
|feed= 3-round detachable [[box magazine]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sniperselite.com.ar/introvidhwansak.html|title=Fusil de Francotirador Vidhwansak|website=www.sniperselite.com.ar|access-date=2014-08-23|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140823015909/http://www.sniperselite.com.ar/introvidhwansak.html|archive-date=2014-08-23|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="militaryfactory.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=268|title=Vidhwansak AMR Anti-Materiel Rifle / Sniper Rifle - India|access-date=2014-08-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701121950/http://militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=268|archive-date=2014-07-01|url-status=live}}</ref>
|sights= 8X42 Power [[Telescopic sight]] with [[Parallax]] adjustment}}
|sights= 8X42 Power [[Telescopic sight]] with [[Parallax]] adjustment
}}
'''Vidhwansak''' ([[Sanskrit]]: "The Destroyer")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/20/stories/2006032004440200.htm|title=Exhibiting the 'powers' that protect us|author=G. Prasad|access-date=2009-10-13|date=2006-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626012527/http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/20/stories/2006032004440200.htm|archive-date=2010-06-26|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> is an Indian multi-caliber [[anti-materiel rifle]] (AMR) or large-caliber [[sniper rifle]] manufactured by [[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli]]. It can be used in the anti-materiel role for destroying enemy bunkers, lightly armoured vehicles, radar systems, communication equipment, parked aircraft, fuel storage facilities, etc. It is also effective in long-range sniping, [[Counter-sniper tactics|counter sniping]] and [[Bomb disposal|ordnance disposal]] roles.<ref name="IMO"/>
'''Vidhwansak''' ([[Sanskrit]]: "Destroyer")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/20/stories/2006032004440200.htm|title=Exhibiting the 'powers' that protect us|author=G. Prasad|access-date=2009-10-13|date=2006-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626012527/http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/20/stories/2006032004440200.htm|archive-date=2010-06-26|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> is an Indian multi-caliber [[anti-materiel rifle]] (AMR) or large-caliber [[sniper rifle]] manufactured by [[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli]].<ref>https://www.files.ethz.ch/isn/176291/IAVA-IB4-small-arms-of-indian-state.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}</ref> It can be used in the anti-materiel role for destroying enemy bunkers, lightly armoured vehicles, radar systems, communication equipment, parked aircraft, fuel storage facilities, etc. It is also effective in long-range [[sniping]], [[Counter-sniper tactics|counter sniping]], and [[Bomb disposal|ordnance disposal]] roles.<ref name="IMO"/>


== Development ==
== Development ==
The [[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirapalli]] in association with the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] developed an anti-materiel rifle Vidhwansak in November 2005.<ref name="Tribune 2006">{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060206/nation.htm#7|title=Ordnance factories bag order for 30,000 carbines|date=2006-02-05|access-date=2009-06-07|author=Girja Shankar Kaura|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505050532/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060206/nation.htm#7|archive-date=2009-05-05|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Denel]] [[NTW-20]] rifle was used as a starting point for the design.<ref name="militaryfactory.com"/> After all-terrain and all-weather trials, the user trials began in March 2006.<ref name="IMO"/> Production began in February 2007. After trials, the [[Border Security Force]] ordered 100 Vidhwansaks for use in the border areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/15/stories/2008021553770500.htm|title=Anti-materiel rifle handed over to BSF|access-date=2009-10-13|date=2008-02-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626012226/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/15/stories/2008021553770500.htm|archive-date=2010-06-26|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> These were supplied by October 2008.<ref name="OneIndia 2008">{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2008/02/15/bsf-ig-satisfied-of-amr-produced-at-oft-1203057214.html|title=BSF IG satisfied of AMR produced at OFT|date=2008-02-15|access-date=2009-06-07|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313171942/http://news.oneindia.in/2008/02/15/bsf-ig-satisfied-of-amr-produced-at-oft-1203057214.html|archive-date=2012-03-13|url-status=live}}</ref> The rifle has also been offered to the [[Indian Army]] and the [[National Security Guards]].<ref name="OneIndia 2007">{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2007/03/19/oft-develops-ultra-modern-futuristic-weapons.html|title=OFT develops ultra-modern futuristic weapons|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|access-date=2009-06-07|date=2007-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217022809/http://news.oneindia.in/2007/03/19/oft-develops-ultra-modern-futuristic-weapons.html|archive-date=2012-02-17|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="IMO"/> However, the Indian Army chose not to bring the Vidhwansak into use as it did not meet the weight requirements.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-starts-process-to-purchase-1500-anti-materiel-rifles/articleshow/57944559.cms|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200222154726/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-starts-process-to-purchase-1500-anti-materiel-rifles/articleshow/57944559.cms|archive-date = 2020-02-22|title = Army starts process to purchase 1500 anti-materiel rifles|newspaper = The Economic Times}}</ref>
The [[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirapalli]] in association with the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] developed an anti-materiel rifle Vidhwansak in November 2005.<ref name="Tribune 2006">{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060206/nation.htm#7|title=Ordnance factories bag order for 30,000 carbines|date=2006-02-05|access-date=2009-06-07|author=Girja Shankar Kaura|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505050532/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060206/nation.htm#7|archive-date=2009-05-05|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Denel]] [[NTW-20]] rifle was used as a starting point for the design.<ref name="militaryfactory.com"/> After all-terrain and all-weather trials, the user trials began in March 2006.<ref name="IMO"/> Production began in February 2007.


After trials, the [[Border Security Force]] ordered 100 Vidhwansaks for use in the border areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/15/stories/2008021553770500.htm|title=Anti-materiel rifle handed over to BSF|access-date=2009-10-13|date=2008-02-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626012226/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/15/stories/2008021553770500.htm|archive-date=2010-06-26|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> These were supplied by October 2008.<ref name="OneIndia 2008">{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2008/02/15/bsf-ig-satisfied-of-amr-produced-at-oft-1203057214.html|title=BSF IG satisfied of AMR produced at OFT|date=2008-02-15|access-date=2009-06-07|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313171942/http://news.oneindia.in/2008/02/15/bsf-ig-satisfied-of-amr-produced-at-oft-1203057214.html|archive-date=2012-03-13|url-status=live}}</ref> The rifle has also been offered to the [[Indian Army]] and the [[National Security Guards]].<ref name="OneIndia 2007">{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2007/03/19/oft-develops-ultra-modern-futuristic-weapons.html|title=OFT develops ultra-modern futuristic weapons|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|access-date=2009-06-07|date=2007-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217022809/http://news.oneindia.in/2007/03/19/oft-develops-ultra-modern-futuristic-weapons.html|archive-date=2012-02-17|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="IMO"/> However, the Indian Army chose not to bring the Vidhwansak into use as it did not meet the weight requirements.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-starts-process-to-purchase-1500-anti-materiel-rifles/articleshow/57944559.cms|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200222154726/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-starts-process-to-purchase-1500-anti-materiel-rifles/articleshow/57944559.cms|archive-date = 2020-02-22|title = Army starts process to purchase 1500 anti-materiel rifles|newspaper = The Economic Times}}</ref>
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It is being sold at the cost of Rs 10 lakh (about $20,000) as compared to the Denel NTW-20 AMR, which costs Rs 23 lakhs (about $45,000) as of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ws070111DEFENCE_II.asp|title=Indian Army to purchase 1000 anti-materiel rifles|access-date=2011-03-17|date=2011-01-07|publisher=Tehelka|author=Ritu Sharma|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716203819/http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ws070111DEFENCE_II.asp|archive-date=2011-07-16|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="IMO" />Due to indigenisation of this weapon, foreign exchange worth over 90 million USD would be saved.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Correspondent|first=Special|date=2020-08-14|title=New Anti-Materiel Rifle launched|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/new-anti-materiel-rifle-launched/article32358384.ece|access-date=2021-11-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


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It is being sold at the cost of Rs 10 lakh (about $20,000) as compared to the Denel NTW-20 AMR, which costs Rs 23 lakhs (about $45,000) as of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ws070111DEFENCE_II.asp|title=Indian Army to purchase 1000 anti-materiel rifles|access-date=2011-03-17|date=2011-01-07|publisher=Tehelka|author=Ritu Sharma|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716203819/http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ws070111DEFENCE_II.asp|archive-date=2011-07-16|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="IMO" /> Due to indigenisation of this weapon, foreign exchange worth over 90 million USD would be saved.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Correspondent|first=Special|date=2020-08-14|title=New Anti-Materiel Rifle launched|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/new-anti-materiel-rifle-launched/article32358384.ece|access-date=2021-11-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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== Features ==
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Vidhwansak is a manually operated, rotating [[bolt-action]] rifle. The barrel along with the receiver recoil inside the chassis frame against a damping system. The rifle is fed from a detachable box magazine that is inserted from the left side. The rifle can be quickly disassembled and can be carried in two man-portable packs, each weighing about 12 to 15&nbsp; kg.<ref name="IMO"/> A [[muzzle brake]] is fitted on the end of the barrel which absorbs an estimated 50-60% of recoil. This is further supplemented by a buffered slide in the receiver. Vidhwansak is equipped with an 8X magnification, long-eye-relief telescopic sight with parallax adjustment. A 12X ballistic scope can also be attached.{{Cn|date=October 2022}}


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===Features===
The rifle has an effective range of 1,800 m (1,300 m for the 20&nbsp;mm version),<ref name="IMO"/> while shots can be achieved even up to 2,000 m. The rifle is magazine fed, and reloaded through manual [[bolt action]].{{Cn|date=October 2022}}
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Vidhwansak is a manually operated, rotating [[bolt-action]] rifle. The barrel along with the receiver recoil inside the chassis frame against a damping system. The rifle is fed from a detachable box magazine that is inserted from the left side. The rifle can be quickly disassembled and can be carried in two man-portable packs, each weighing about {{convert|12|to| 15|kg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="IMO"/> A [[muzzle brake]] is fitted on the end of the barrel which absorbs an estimated 50-60% of recoil. This is further supplemented by a buffered slide in the receiver.


The Vidhwansak is equipped with an 8X magnification, long-eye-relief telescopic sight with parallax adjustment. A 12X ballistic scope can also be attached.{{Cn|date=October 2022}}
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=== Variants ===
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The Vidhwansak can be easily converted between the three calibers - 12.7&nbsp;mm, 14.5&nbsp;mm and 20&nbsp;mm - by replacing the barrel, bolt and magazine, which takes about one minute in the field, without the need for any specialized tools.<ref name="IMO"/><ref name="OFB Specs">{{cite web|url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/26.htm|title=OFB - Vidhwansak|publisher=Ordnance Factory Board|access-date=2009-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207210950/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/26.htm|archive-date=2009-02-07|url-status=live}}</ref>


The rifle has an effective range of {{convert|1800|m|abbr=on}} ({{convert|1300|m|abbr=on}} for the 20&nbsp;mm version),<ref name="IMO"/> while shots can be achieved even up to {{convert|2000|m|abbr=on}}. The rifle is magazine fed and reloaded through manual [[bolt action]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://raksha-anirveda.com/indigenously-developed-anti-material-sniper-rifle-vidhwansak-eyes-wider-service-acceptance/ | title=Indigenously Developed Anti-Material Sniper Rifle 'Vidhwansak' Eyes Wider Service Acceptance | date=31 December 2022 }}</ref>
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=== Specifications ===

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===Variants===
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The Vidhwansak can be easily converted between the three calibers: 12.7&nbsp;mm, 14.5&nbsp;mm, and 20&nbsp;mm, this is done by replacing the barrel, bolt, and magazine, which takes about one minute in the field, without the need for any specialized tools.<ref name="IMO"/><ref name="OFB Specs">{{cite web|url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/26.htm|title=OFB - Vidhwansak|publisher=Ordnance Factory Board|access-date=2009-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207210950/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/26.htm|archive-date=2009-02-07|url-status=live}}</ref>

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===Specifications===
The following are current specifications of the Vidhwansak AMR:<ref name="IMO">{{cite web|title=Vidhwansak AMR |website=Indian Military |url=http://www.indian-military.org/army/small-arms-ammunition-ancillaries/snipers-anti-material-rifles/24-vidhwansak-amr.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100119052702/http://www.indian-military.org/army/small-arms-ammunition-ancillaries/snipers-anti-material-rifles/24-vidhwansak-amr.html |archive-date=2010-01-19|access-date=2012-10-19}}</ref><ref name="OFB Specs"/>
The following are current specifications of the Vidhwansak AMR:<ref name="IMO">{{cite web|title=Vidhwansak AMR |website=Indian Military |url=http://www.indian-military.org/army/small-arms-ammunition-ancillaries/snipers-anti-material-rifles/24-vidhwansak-amr.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100119052702/http://www.indian-military.org/army/small-arms-ammunition-ancillaries/snipers-anti-material-rifles/24-vidhwansak-amr.html |archive-date=2010-01-19|access-date=2012-10-19}}</ref><ref name="OFB Specs"/>


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|-
| '''Weight'''
| '''Weight'''
| 25&nbsp;kg
| {{convert|25|kg|abbr=on}}
| 29&nbsp;kg
| {{convert|29|kg|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|26|kg|abbr=on}}
| 26&nbsp;kg
|-
|-
| '''Overall Length'''
| '''Overall Length'''
|1.7 m
|{{convert|1.7|m|abbr=on}}
|2.015 m
|{{convert|2.015|m|abbr=on}}
|1.795 m
|{{convert|1.795|m|abbr=on}}
|-
|-
| '''Barrel'''
| '''Barrel'''
|8 Grooved, 1.1 m length, Quick Change type
|8 Grooved, {{convert|1.1|m|abbr=on}} length, Quick Change type
|8 Grooved, 1.22 m Length, Quick Change type
|8 Grooved, {{convert|1.22|m|abbr=on}} Length, Quick Change type
|8 Grooved, 1 m Length, Quick Change Type
|8 Grooved, {{convert|1|m|abbr=on}} Length, Quick Change Type
|-
|-
| '''Pitch of Rifle'''
| '''Pitch of Rifle'''
|1: 390&nbsp;mm
|1:{{convert|390|mm|abbr=on}}
|1 : 420&nbsp;mm
|1:{{convert|420|mm|abbr=on}}
|1 : 560&nbsp;mm
|1:{{convert|560|mm|abbr=on}}
|-
|-
| '''Sights'''
| '''Sights'''
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| '''Muzzle Velocity'''
| '''Muzzle Velocity'''
|845&nbsp;m/s
|{{convert|845|m/s|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|1080|m/s|abbr=on}}
|1,080&nbsp;m/s
|720&nbsp;m/s
|{{convert|720|m/s|abbr=on}}
|-
|-
| '''Range'''
| '''Range'''
|{{convert|1800|m|abbr=on}}
|1,800 m
|{{convert|2300|m|abbr=on}}
|2,300 m
|{{convert|1300|m|abbr=on}}
|1,300 m
|}
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* {{flag|India}}: [[Border Security Force]]
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** [[Border Security Force]] (100)<ref>{{cite web |date=2008-02-15 |title=Anti-materiel rifle handed over to BSF |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/15/stories/2008021553770500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626012226/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/15/stories/2008021553770500.htm |archive-date=2010-06-26 |access-date=2009-10-13 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> and [[Central Reserve Police Force]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=Anti-Material Sniper Rifle of India 'Vidhwansak' AMR |url=https://www.indiandefensenews.in/2022/12/anti-material-sniper-rifle-of-india.html |website=Indian Defence News}}</ref> The [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police]] is seeking to acquire 450 Vidhwansaks for high-altitude operations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=ITBP seeks 450 high-powered sniper rifles for use in high altitude areas |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/itbp-seeks-450-high-powered-sniper-rifles-for-use-in-high-altitude-areas-480700# |website=Tribune India}}</ref>
* {{flag|India}}: [[Indian Army]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Denel NTW-20]]
* [[Denel NTW-20]]
* [[RT-20 (rifle)|RT-20]]


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== References ==
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Vidhwansak
Vidhwansak Anti Materiel Rifle (AMR)
TypeAnti-material rifle
Place of originIndia
Service history
In service2007–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerOrdnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
Designed2005
ManufacturerOrdnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
ProducedFebruary 2007[1]
Specifications (14.5mm variant)
Mass29 kg (64 lb)
Length2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Barrel length1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
Cartridge12.7×108mm, 14.5×114mm, 20x82mm
Barrels
  • 8 Grooved, 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) length, Quick Change type
  • 8 Grooved, 1.22 m (4 ft 0 in) Length, Quick Change type
  • Rifling: 1:390 mm (15 in), 1:420 mm (17 in), 1:560 mm (22 in)
ActionBolt Action, recoiling barrel
Muzzle velocity845 m/s (2,770 ft/s), 1,080 m/s (3,500 ft/s), 720 m/s (2,400 ft/s)
Effective firing range1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Maximum firing range2,300 m (7,500 ft)
Feed system3-round detachable box magazine[2][3]
Sights8X42 Power Telescopic sight with Parallax adjustment

Vidhwansak (Sanskrit: "Destroyer")[4] is an Indian multi-caliber anti-materiel rifle (AMR) or large-caliber sniper rifle manufactured by Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli.[5] It can be used in the anti-materiel role for destroying enemy bunkers, lightly armoured vehicles, radar systems, communication equipment, parked aircraft, fuel storage facilities, etc. It is also effective in long-range sniping, counter sniping, and ordnance disposal roles.[6]

Development

The Ordnance Factory Tiruchirapalli in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation developed an anti-materiel rifle Vidhwansak in November 2005.[7] The Denel NTW-20 rifle was used as a starting point for the design.[3] After all-terrain and all-weather trials, the user trials began in March 2006.[6] Production began in February 2007.

After trials, the Border Security Force ordered 100 Vidhwansaks for use in the border areas.[8] These were supplied by October 2008.[9] The rifle has also been offered to the Indian Army and the National Security Guards.[1][6] However, the Indian Army chose not to bring the Vidhwansak into use as it did not meet the weight requirements.[10]

It is being sold at the cost of Rs 10 lakh (about $20,000) as compared to the Denel NTW-20 AMR, which costs Rs 23 lakhs (about $45,000) as of 2011.[11][6] Due to indigenisation of this weapon, foreign exchange worth over 90 million USD would be saved.[12]

Features

Vidhwansak is a manually operated, rotating bolt-action rifle. The barrel along with the receiver recoil inside the chassis frame against a damping system. The rifle is fed from a detachable box magazine that is inserted from the left side. The rifle can be quickly disassembled and can be carried in two man-portable packs, each weighing about 12 to 15 kg (26 to 33 lb).[6] A muzzle brake is fitted on the end of the barrel which absorbs an estimated 50-60% of recoil. This is further supplemented by a buffered slide in the receiver.

The Vidhwansak is equipped with an 8X magnification, long-eye-relief telescopic sight with parallax adjustment. A 12X ballistic scope can also be attached.[citation needed]

The rifle has an effective range of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) (1,300 m (4,300 ft) for the 20 mm version),[6] while shots can be achieved even up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). The rifle is magazine fed and reloaded through manual bolt action.[13]

Variants

The Vidhwansak can be easily converted between the three calibers: 12.7 mm, 14.5 mm, and 20 mm, this is done by replacing the barrel, bolt, and magazine, which takes about one minute in the field, without the need for any specialized tools.[6][14]

Specifications

The following are current specifications of the Vidhwansak AMR:[6][14]

Ammunition 12.7×108mm 14.5×114mm 20×82mm
Weight 25 kg (55 lb) 29 kg (64 lb) 26 kg (57 lb)
Overall Length 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) 2.015 m (6 ft 7.3 in) 1.795 m (5 ft 10.7 in)
Barrel 8 Grooved, 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) length, Quick Change type 8 Grooved, 1.22 m (4 ft 0 in) Length, Quick Change type 8 Grooved, 1 m (3 ft 3 in) Length, Quick Change Type
Pitch of Rifle 1:390 mm (15 in) 1:420 mm (17 in) 1:560 mm (22 in)
Sights 8 X 42 power telescopic sight with parallax adjustment
Muzzle Velocity 845 m/s (2,770 ft/s) 1,080 m/s (3,500 ft/s) 720 m/s (2,400 ft/s)
Range 1,800 m (5,900 ft) 2,300 m (7,500 ft) 1,300 m (4,300 ft)

Users

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Fusil de Francotirador Vidhwansak". www.sniperselite.com.ar. Archived from the original on 2014-08-23. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
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  7. ^ Girja Shankar Kaura (2006-02-05). "Ordnance factories bag order for 30,000 carbines". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
  8. ^ "Anti-materiel rifle handed over to BSF". The Hindu. 2008-02-15. Archived from the original on 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
  9. ^ "BSF IG satisfied of AMR produced at OFT". Oneindia.in. 2008-02-15. Archived from the original on 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
  10. ^ "Army starts process to purchase 1500 anti-materiel rifles". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 2020-02-22.
  11. ^ Ritu Sharma (2011-01-07). "Indian Army to purchase 1000 anti-materiel rifles". Tehelka. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-03-17.
  12. ^ Correspondent, Special (2020-08-14). "New Anti-Materiel Rifle launched". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-11-08. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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  14. ^ a b "OFB - Vidhwansak". Ordnance Factory Board. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
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  16. ^ "Anti-Material Sniper Rifle of India 'Vidhwansak' AMR". Indian Defence News. 31 December 2022.
  17. ^ "ITBP seeks 450 high-powered sniper rifles for use in high altitude areas". Tribune India. 2023-02-17.
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