M99 Chinese 12.7mm Sniper Rifle
M99
Sniper Rifle
Basic Information
Name
M99 Chinese 12.7mm Sniper Rifle
Designation
M99
Alternate Designation
M99
Equipment Type
Sniper Rifle
Manufacturer
Zijiang Machinery Company (Arsenal 9656)
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The M99 rifle is offered as an anti-materiel / anti-sniper weapon and is available in two calibers – 12,7×108 (M99-I)and 12,7×99 / .50BMG (M99-II). No firm facts are available on the accuracy of this weapon, but it is believed that it shoots about 2 MOA with Chinese standard issue ammunition. The rifle is fitted with an adjustable bipod, adjustable rear monopod, and buffered buttstock. The top of the receiver is fitted with a Picatinny style rail which will accept a variety of sighting equipment on appropriate mounts.
System
Alternate Designation
M99
Type
Sniper Rifle / Anti-Material Rifle
Caliber
12.5 mm
Manufacturer
Zijiang Machinery Company (Arsenal 9656)
Action
Gas operated, Rotating bolt
Muzzle Velocity
800 m/s
Magazine
5-round detachable box magazine
Maximum FIring Range
Advertised Maximum Firing Range: 1500-1700 meters
Accuracy
Advertised Accuracy: R50 < 50 mm at 100 m; R50 < 120 mm at 300 m;
R50 < 200 mm at 600 m
Sights
Various types of optical and night vision capable telescopes can also be mounted on a rail. Typical sighting set-up includes either a 10X fixed power telescope or 4-12X or 7-22X variable power telescope sights.
Dimensions
Length
1480 mm
Barrel Length
INA
Weight, Unloaded
12 kg
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridge
12.7x108mm, 12.7x99mm NATO
Basic Load
5-round detachable box magazine
Image Sources
Notes
https://deadliestfiction.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Hyper13907/Islamic_State_(ISIS)_Vs._Jalisco_New_Generation_Cartel_(CJNG); https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/04/30/syrian-rebels-chinese-m99-anti-material-rifle/; https://defenseupdates.blogspot.com/2013/02/norinco-m99-m06-127-mm-anti-materiel.html;
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Sniper Rifles
Land > Infantry Weapons > Sniper Rifles
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.48 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
12 kg
Documents & Files (3)
Operators (3)
China
Iraq
Myanmar
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