Truvelo Raptor
Truvelo Armoury · Sniper Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Truvelo AMR, Truvelo Anti-Materiel Rifle
Overview
The Truvelo Raptor is a South African bolt-action anti-materiel rifle from Truvelo Armoury, built for long-range engagement of light armoured vehicles, equipment and fortifications. Part of Truvelo's large-calibre anti-materiel family, it is chambered primarily in .50 BMG (12.7x99mm) with 14.5x114mm among the heavy calibres offered, feeding from a five-round detachable box magazine or single-shot. The free-floated barrel, large muzzle brake and bipod-mounted skeletal stock give it roughly 1 MOA accuracy out to about 1,500 metres.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 16000 g (564.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1510 mm (59.45") |
| Barrel Length | 950 mm (37.40") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 18000 J (13276 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- 12.7x99mm NATO · primary · 12.7x99mm NATO — also known as .50 BMG, .50 Browning Machine Gun, 12.7x99mm, .50 caliber
- 14.5x114mm — also known as 14.5mm Soviet, 14.5x114mm Soviet
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Muzzle Brake, Free Floating Barrel, Bipod, Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Stock, Multi Caliber
Service history
Operators
- South African National Defence Force
Production
Low-volume specialist anti-materiel rifle; production figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: South Africa
Notes
Truvelo's anti-materiel rifle line is offered across .50 BMG, 14.5x114mm, 20x82mm and 20x110mm Hispano; the Raptor designation covers the heavy bolt-action AMR. Spec figures reflect the .50 BMG configuration.
Background
Truvelo's anti-materiel rifles are built around a 'metallic backbone' and a rotating bolt with three locking lugs, letting a single platform be rebarreled across calibres from .50 BMG up to the 20mm Hispano cannon round.