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Steyr-Mannlicher perceived a gap in the support weapon systems of the army, and in the mid-1980's began development on the 'Steyr AMR' program in order to fill this need. | Steyr-Mannlicher perceived a gap in the support weapon systems of the army, and in the mid-1980's began development on the 'Steyr AMR' program in order to fill this need. | ||
− | At the early stages of the AMR project, they envisaged a two-man single shot rifle which can fire up to a minimum of | + | At the early stages of the AMR project, they envisaged a two-man single shot rifle which can fire up to a minimum of 1 metres (1093.61 yd), and should have enough firepower |
and penetration to effectively engage everything lighter than a Main Battle Tank (Including helicopters). To achieve this, early on focus was placed on Armour-Piercing | and penetration to effectively engage everything lighter than a Main Battle Tank (Including helicopters). To achieve this, early on focus was placed on Armour-Piercing | ||
Discarding-Sabot (APDS) and Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding-Sabot (APFSDS), however, early in the project, they only put focus on APDS (Which required rifling). | Discarding-Sabot (APDS) and Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding-Sabot (APFSDS), however, early in the project, they only put focus on APDS (Which required rifling). |