Heckler & Koch PSG1
The Heckler & Koch PSG1 (Präzisionsschützengewehr, German for "precision marksman rifle") is a semi-automatic sniper rifle designed and produced by the German company Heckler & Koch.
| Heckler & Koch PSG1 | |
|---|---|
PSG1 | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | West Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1972–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Iraq (2013–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Heckler & Koch |
| Designed | 1968 |
| Manufacturer |
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| Produced | 1972–2014 |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.2 kg (15.87 lb) |
| Length | 1,230 mm (48.4 in) |
| Barrel length | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Width | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Height | 258 mm (10.2 in) with telescopic sight |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Roller-delayed blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 868 m/s (2,848 ft/s) (Bullet velocities are highly variable as this metric is dependent on bullet weight and both the powder used and the weight of the powder charge. The velocity shown above is only a representative sample measurement.) |
| Effective firing range | 1,000 m (1,094 yd) |
| Maximum firing range | 1000 meters |
| Feed system | 5, 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine. 50 round drum also compatible. |
| Sights | Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle |
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