Waffenfabrik Solothurn AG · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1938
| Weight (empty) | 51700 g (1823.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 2170 mm (85.43") |
| Barrel Length | 1380 mm (54.33") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Recoil Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 910 m/s (2986 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 61260 J (45183 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 20x138mmB
The Solothurn S-18/1000 is a Swiss-designed 20mm semi-automatic anti-tank rifle chambered for the powerful 20x138mmB 'Long Solothurn' cartridge, the same round used in the German 2cm FlaK 30/38 anti-aircraft guns. An upgraded version of the earlier S-18/100 which fired the smaller 20x105mm cartridge, the S-18/1000 used a short-recoil operating system and was fed from 5 or 10-round detachable box magazines mounted horizontally on the left side. At 51.7 kg unloaded and over 2.1 meters long, it was...
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Waffenfabrik Solothurn / Rheinmetall