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Sniper rifle
FN Model 30-11 is a sniper rifle originating in Belgium. It was built by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. Reported operators include Argentina, Belgium, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ivory Coast, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
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Sniper rifle
Belgium
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Cold War
Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
1976–1986
1975, 1978, 1981
4.85 kg (10.7 lb) empty, without scope or bipod
1,117 mm (44.0 in) barrel 502 mm (19.8 in)
7.62×51mm NATO
Bolt action
Single
850 m/s (2,789 ft/s)
5-round internal or external FAL 10-round magazine
Argentina : Unknown quantity used by Argentine Air Force snipers with a 6X scope.
Belgium : 64 rifles were purchased in three different configuration from 1975 through 1981.
Cyprus : A small quantity was purchased directly from FN and / or Heckler & Koch , which sold Dutch surplus rifles.
Dominican Republic : 25 rifles
Guatemala : 25 rifles
Ivory Coast : Unknown, a quantity of 170 rifles was reported in 1984.
Kuwait : Unknown quantity
Luxembourg : Less than 10 rifles ordered.
Netherlands : 34 were ordered in 1983 and used with Swarovski 6X42mm optics. A second order consisted of 66 rifles, 65 were without scopes. Dutch officials were dissatisfied with the performance of the Swarovski scope they selected. There were further concerns about accuracy with standard 7.62mm ammo. This was quickly remedied by using FN Match ammunition. Instead of investing in other optics, Dutch officials opted to replace the FN 30–11 with the H&K PSGl after its introduction in 1985. The 34 FN 30-11 rifles that had been fielded were traded to H&K for the acquisition of the PSGl. The rifles from the second order were sold as surplus, 63 of those were still new in factory wrapping.
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FN Model 30-11 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Argentina, Belgium, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ivory Coast, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Netherlands
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Argentina
Cyprus
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Ivory Coast
Kuwait
Luxembourg
Netherlands