Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli (OFT) · Sniper-Rifle · In Service · 1995
| Weight (empty) | 25000 g (881.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1700 mm (66.93") |
| Barrel Length | 1100 mm (43.31") |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 720 m/s (2362 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 29808 J (21985 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1300 m (1422 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 20x82mm
The Vidhwansak (meaning 'Destroyer' in Hindi) is an Indian anti-materiel rifle jointly developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and the Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli (OFT). One of the few multi-caliber anti-materiel systems in the world, the Vidhwansak can be converted between 20x82mm, 14.5x114mm, and 12.7mm calibers by swapping the barrel, bolt, and magazine, a process that takes approximately one minute in the field without specialized tools. In its primary 20...
Country of Origin: IN