| « | The AS50 is a .50 BMG sniper/anti-materiel rifle. It enables operators to engage targets at very long range (up to 1500 m) with high accuracy. This weapon is prized highly for being transportable, ergonomic and lightweight. It can be disassembled in less than three minutes and serviced without tools. Armoury Description[1]
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The AS50 is a 12.7 mm anti-materiel sniper rifle used by both British Army snipers and ION PMCs in ArmA 2. It was added with the release of the British Armed Forces DLC.
Overview[]
The AS50 is a semi-automatic, gas operated anti-materiel rifle chambered to fire the 12.7×99 mm NATO round.
It primarily feeds from 5-round box magazines designed specifically for the AS50, but can also be loaded with the same 10-rounder magazines used by the American M107.[CfgWp 6] It can attain a fire rate of up to 240 rounds per minute[CfgWp 7][Formula 1] and has a muzzle velocity of 936 m/s.[CfgMa 3] The AS50 has an integrated (non-functional) bipod attached just beneath the barrel and is fitted with either a day sniper scope (that has a magnification strength range of 3x-12x) or a thermal scope (that has a magnification range of 3.31x-10x instead).
The AS50 is essentially the British Army's counterpart to the M107 sniper rifle used by U.S. military forces. Compared to the M107, the AS50 has a higher muzzle velocity that lets its 12.7 mm rounds retain their energy better over long distances.[CfgMa 3] In addition, the AS50 does not block the user's backpack/launcher slot, allowing them to carry a bag or shoulder-fired weapon simultaneously.[CfgWp 2]
As with the M107, the AS50's 12.7 mm round is extremely powerful and allows the operator to kill any infantry target in one shot regardless of where the round impacts.[CfgAm 1] Likewise, unarmoured and light vehicles can be quickly disabled with a few rounds to the engine.
Its only drawback is that it uses 5-round magazines as opposed to the M107's 10-round boxes. However, the AS50 is capable of loading both types of magazines, which can negate the issue with it having a smaller magazine size (assuming that M107 magazines can be readily obtained).[CfgWp 6]
Optics[]
The scope itself uses a mil-dot reticle which can be used to estimate a target's range. Once the target's distance has been ascertained, adjust the AS50's zeroing to the required range setting and then point the centre of the crosshairs onto the target.
It should be noted that adjustments beyond 800 metres are made with increments of 200 metres rather than 100 metres.
Recoil curves[]
Standing
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Prone
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Camouflage[]
- Black: Standard black finish. Used by both British Army snipers and ION mercenaries.
Ammunition[]
| Ammo parameter | 12.7 mm NATO (Ball) | .50 BMG (Ball) |
|---|---|---|
| Base damage value | 56[CfgAm 1] | 26[CfgAm 2] |
| Aerodynamic friction | -0.0005[CfgAm 3] | -0.0005[CfgAm 4] |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 936[CfgMa 3] | 850[CfgMa 4] |
| Expected velocity (m/s) | 900[CfgAm 5][note 2] | 900[CfgAm 6][note 2] |
| Deflection angle (degrees) | 10°[CfgAm 7] | 10°[CfgAm 8] |
The AS50 can be fed with two types of magazines.[CfgWp 6] All magazines require only one[CfgMa 5][CfgMa 6] free inventory slot to carry:
5Rnd. 12.7x99 mm NATO[]
Standard box magazine loaded with five 12.7 mm NATO rounds.[CfgMa 7]
None of the rounds fired will emit visible tracers.
10Rnd. M107[]
Alternate magazine shared with the M107. It is loaded with .50 BMG rounds[CfgMa 8] which are fired with a lower muzzle velocity of 850 m/s instead.[CfgMa 4]
Magazine compatibility[]
| Weapon name (Classname) |
5Rnd. 12.7x99 mm NATO |
10Rnd. M107 |
|---|---|---|
| AS50 (BAF_AS50_scoped) |
✔ | ✔ |
| AS50 TWS (BAF_AS50_TWS) |
✔ | ✔ |
| AS50 (PMC_AS50_scoped) |
✔ | ✔ |
| AS50 TWS (PMC_AS50_TWS) |
✔ | ✔ |
| AS50 (BAF_AS50_scoped_Large) |
✔ | ✔ |
| AS50 TWS (BAF_AS50_TWS_Large) |
✔ | ✔ |
| AS50 (PMC_AS50_scoped_Large) |
✔ | ✔ |
| AS50 TWS (PMC_AS50_TWS_Large) |
✔ | ✔ |
Trivia[]
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Gallery[]
Config/script references[]
CfgAmmo
CfgMagazines
CfgWeapons
Formulae |
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, Weaponry, Arma 2, viewed 5 March 2025, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-baf-weaponry/arma2-baf-weapons>.
- ↑ Allwood, G 2021, Know Your Army – Weapons And Organisation, Forces News, viewed 4 August 2024, <https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/know-your-army-weapons-and-organisation>.
- ↑ Foltyn, D et al. 2010, Arma 2: British Armed Forces: Version History, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 28 November 2023, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_British_Armed_Forces:_Version_History#Version_1.02>.
- ↑ Foltyn, D et al. 2010, Arma 2: British Armed Forces: Version History, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 28 November 2023, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_British_Armed_Forces:_Version_History#Version_1.03>.
- ↑ Foltyn, D, Španěl, M et al. 2013, Roadmap - Arma 2: Community Configuration Project, DevHeaven, viewed 28 November 2023, <http://web.archive.org/web/20130627131748/https://dev-heaven.net/projects/arma-2-ccp/roadmap>. (archived link)
- ↑ ARMA 2: British Armed Forces 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \ca\weapons_baf\config.bin, CfgAmmo >> B_127x99_Ball_noTracer_BAF >> hit
- ↑ Mazzon, M et al. 2019, CorePatch, GitHub, viewed 28 November 2023, <https://github.com/Goliath86/CorePatch/blob/master/Changelog.txt>.
- ↑ ARMA 2: Private Military Company 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \corepatch\corepatch_cit_14888\config.bin, CfgMagazines >> 5Rnd_127x99_as50_CP
- ↑ ARMA 3 Alpha 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \a3\weapons_f\data\ui\gear_warfare50_ca.paa
- ↑ ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \a3\sounds_f\weapons\warfare50\bolt_action_all1.wss
- ↑ ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \a3\sounds_f\weapons\warfare50\wf50_sniper_rifle_4.wss
- ↑ ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., \a3\sounds_f\weapons\warfare50\wf50_sniper_rifle_5.wss
External links[]
See also[]
Weapons of comparable role and configuration[]
- M107 (USMC/U.S. Army counterpart)
- KSVK (Russian Armed Forces/Takistani Army counterpart)
- GM6 Lynx (CSAT/AAF counterpart, ArmA 3 only)
 British Army - Armoury (ArmA 2)
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|---|---|
| Handguns | M1911 .45 |
| Assault rifles | L85A2 5.56 mm (L85A2 UGL) |
| Designated marksman rifles | L86A2 LSW 5.56 mm |
| Sniper rifles | AS50 12.7 mm • LRR .338 |
| Squad automatic weapons | L110A1 5.56 mm |
| Machineguns | L7A2 GPMG 7.62 mm |
| Launchers | FGM-148 Javelin • FIM-92F Stinger • NLAW |
| Static | L111A1 • L134A1 |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. British Armed Forces | |
 ION Services - Armoury (ArmA 2)
| |
|---|---|
| Handguns | G17 9 mm • M9 9 mm |
| Shotguns | AA-12 |
| Carbines | M4A1 5.56 mm (M4A3) • XM8 Compact 5.56 mm |
| Assault rifles | FN FAL 7.62 mm • M16A2 M203 5.56 mm • XM8 series (XM8, XM8 M320) |
| Designated marksmen rifles | XM8 Sharpshooter 5.56 mm |
| Sniper rifles | AS50 12.7 mm • KSVK 12.7 mm |
| Squad automatic weapons | XM8 Automatic Rifle 5.56 mm |
| Machineguns | PKM 7.62 mm |
| Launchers | FIM-92F Stinger • RPG-18 |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. Operation Arrowhead | Private Military Company | |