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Small arms1993–present
Anti-materiel rifle
PGM Hécate II is a anti-materiel rifle originating in France. It was built by PGM Précision. Reported operators include Brazil, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Switzerland.
FranceAnti-materiel rifle
France
1993–present
See Users
War in Afghanistan Northern Mali Conflict Operation Serval
Gilles Payen
PGM Précision
13.8 kg (30.42 lb) with no sight
1,380 mm (54.3 in) 1,140 mm (44.9 in) with stock removed
700 mm (27.6 in)
.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
Bolt-action
825 m/s (2,707 ft/s)
1,800 m
Over 2,000 m
7-round detachable box magazine
Telescopic sights
Brazil
Bulgaria
Egypt
Estonia
France
Indonesia
Israel
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Saudi Arabia
Slovenia
Switzerland
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.38 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.38 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.38 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
PGM Hécate II equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Brazil
Bulgaria
Egypt
Estonia France
Indonesia
Israel
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Saudi Arabia
Slovenia
SwitzerlandBrazil, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Switzerland
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