The PDShP (Georgian: პდშპ) is a series of bullpup anti-materiel rifles developed by the Georgian Military Scientific-Technical Center STC Delta. The weapons are based on a bullpup design and there are different versions, Amr mod-1 and Amr mod-2. Development of the current series was completed in 2013.[1][2][3]

AMR -mod-1 (PDShP)
The recoil operated long range 12.7×108mm PDShP rifle
TypeBullpup Anti-materiel rifle
Place of originRepublic of Georgia
Production history
DesignerSTC Delta
Designed2012–2013
ManufacturerScientific Technical Center Delta
Produced2012–present
Specifications
MassAMR (mod-1) 14 kg (31 lb)
AMR (mod-2) 12 kg (26 lb)
Length1,520 mm (60 in) (mod-1)
1,040 mm (41 in) (mod-2)
Barrel length1,100 mm (43 in) (mod-1)
580 mm (23 in) (mod-2)

Cartridge12.7×108mm
ActionSemi-automatic (mod-1)
Bolt action (mod-2)
Muzzle velocity817 m/s (2,680 ft/s)
Effective firing range1,800 m (5,900 ft) (mod-1)
1,000 m (3,300 ft) (mod-2)
Feed system5-round detachable box magazine
SightsVarious

History

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The development of the rifles was complete in late 2012 to early 2013 but the weapons were not revealed earlier than May 2014.

Variants

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Currently there are two variants available. They are all bullpup configured. The more recent 12.7×108mm version is recoil-operated with a 6 round box magazine feed and has an effective range of 1,800–2,000 m (5,900–6,600 ft). Its development was completed in 2013.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "One more production of Georgian Military Scientific-Technical Center "Delta " - AjaraTV.GE". www.ajaratv.ge. Archived from the original on 2014-05-06.
  2. ^ "12.7 mm Rifle PDSHP-2". Archived from the original on 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2015-05-09.
  3. ^ "12.7 mm Rifle PDSHP-1". Archived from the original on 2015-06-28. Retrieved 2015-05-09.