WKW Wilk / Tor
Summary
| Country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Anti materiel sniper rifle |
| Manufacturer | Zakłady Mechaniczne TARNÓW S.A |
Technical specifications
| WKW Wilk / Tor | |
|---|---|
| Fire Rate | Single shot rounds/min. |
| Caliber | .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm) |
| Magazine | 5 rounds |
| Length | 1350 mm (53.1 in) |
| Weight | 16.0 kg (35.3 lb) |
| Range | 2000 m (6562 ft) |
Description
The WKW Tor is an anti-materiel and sniper rifle produced in Poland by Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów. Development of the rifle occurred between 2000 and 2004. Initially known as Wilk, the rifle was designated Tor after development was complete.
The WKW Tor employs a manually operated rotary bolt action within a bull-pup layout and is fed from detachable box magazines. The rifle is fitted with a folding and adjustable bipod and an adjustable rear monopod. Standard sighting equipment consists of a Schmidt & Bender X3−12 P/MII telescope sight, mounted on Picatinny rails located above the receiver.
The first units were received by the Polish army around 2005.
The WKW Tor is used by:
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Poland (approximately 80 units)
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Saudi Arabia (approximately 15 units)
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Vietnam (approximately 50 units)
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Ukraine (unknown quantity, donated by Poland)