Mambi AMR

Mambi
Type	Anti-material rifle
Place of origin	Cuba
Service history
In service	Unknown-Present
Used by	Cuba
Wars	South African Border War
Specifications
Length	2100 mm (83 in)
Barrel length	1219 mm (47 in)
Cartridge	14.5x114mm
Action	gas-operated
Muzzle velocity	1,114 m/s (3,655 ft/s)
Effective range	900 m
Maximum range	1,500 m
Feed system	5-round magazine

The Mambi is a Semi-automatic anti-material rifle which was designed, and manufactured in Cuba. It was named after the Mambi who where patriotic rebel soldiers who fought against the Kingdom of Spain during the Cuban War of Independence.

Design

The Mambi was designed to be used against a variety of soft skined ground Vehicles, small Boats, and even Helicopters. It uses the powerful Soviet 14.5x114mm round. The Mambi appears to be a Bullpup since its 5 round magazine, and action is placed behind the trigger group. It is fitted with a muzzle brake to help reduce recoil created by the round it fires.

History

Little is known about this weapon, it has received little attention in mainstream media. There are some images of this weapon being used by Cuban soldiers during the war in Angola in the 1980s.

See also

• PTRS-41
• Barret M82
• PTRD

References

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