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'''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]]|url-status=dead}}</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]]: "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]]|url-status=dead}}</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"/> | ||
== 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]]|url-status=dead}}</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]]|url-status=dead}}</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>https://web.archive.org/web/20200222154726/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-starts-process-to-purchase-1500-anti-materiel-rifles/articleshow/57944559.cms</ref> | ||
It is being sold at the cost of Rs 10 lakh (about $20,000) 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> | It is being sold at the cost of Rs 10 lakh (about $20,000) 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> | ||
== Features == | == 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 carried in two man-portable packs, each weighing about 12 to 15 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. | 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 carried in two man-portable packs, each weighing about 12 to 15 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. | ||
The rifle has an effective range of 1,800 m (1,300 m for the 20 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]]. | The rifle has an effective range of 1,800 m (1,300 m for the 20 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]]. | ||
=== Variants === | === Variants === | ||
The Vidhwansak can be easily converted between the three calibers - 12.7 mm, 14.5 mm and 20 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 Vidhwansak can be easily converted between the three calibers - 12.7 mm, 14.5 mm and 20 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> | ||
=== Specifications === | === Specifications === | ||
The following are current specifications of the Vidhwansak AMR:<ref name="IMO">{{cite web|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|title=Vidhwansak AMR|url=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|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|title=Vidhwansak AMR|url=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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== Users == | == Users == | ||
* {{flag|India}}: [Border Security Force] | * {{flag|India}}: [Border Security Force] | ||
* {{flag|India}}: [[Indian Army]] | * {{flag|India}}: [[Indian Army]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Denel NTW-20]] | * [[Denel NTW-20]] | ||
* [[RT-20 (rifle)|RT-20]] | * [[RT-20 (rifle)|RT-20]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20181215174638/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/26.htm Manufacturer information - Vidhwansak] at OFB website. | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20181215174638/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/26.htm Manufacturer information - Vidhwansak] at OFB website. | ||
{{Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)}} | {{Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)}} | ||
{{Ordnance Factories Board}} | {{Ordnance Factories Board}} | ||
[[Category:12.7 mm sniper rifles]] | [[Category:12.7 mm sniper rifles]] | ||