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Description
The Hécate II is the standard heavy sniper rifle and anti-materiel rifle of the French Army, sometimes known as the FR-12.7 (French: Fusil à Répétition de calibre 12,7 mm or "12.7 mm calibre repeating rifle"). It is manufactured by PGM Précision of France. This is the largest weapon manufactured by PGM, chambered for the .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO) cartridge. The name of the rifle is derived from the ancient Greek goddess Hecate.

Its design is the same metallic-skeleton as used in other similar rifles in the PGM family, only scaled up. The barrel of the Hécate is manufactured by FN Herstal and is lined with Stellite alloy which is also used for large calibre machine guns. This increases the barrel's longevity.[2] It is fitted with a high-efficiency muzzle brake which reduces the felt recoil to about the level expected of a 7.62×51mm NATO-chambered rifle.[3] The rifle is equipped with both an adjustable front bipod and a rear monopod for maximum accuracy. The stock is also adjustable.

The standard-issue sight used with the Hécate II is the SCROME LTE J10 F1 10× telescope.

Type Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin France
Service history
In service 1993–present
Used by See Users
Wars War in Afghanistan[1]
Northern Mali Conflict
Operation Serval
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)[citation needed]
Production history
Designer Gilles Payen
Manufacturer PGM Précision
Specifications
Mass 13.8 kg (30.42 lb) with no sight
Length 1,380 mm (54.3 in)
1,140 mm (44.9 in) with stock removed
Barrel length 700 mm (27.6 in)
Cartridge .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
Action Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity 825 m/s (2,707 ft/s)
Effective firing range 1,800 m
Maximum firing range Over 2,000 m
Feed system 7-round detachable box magazine
Sights Telescopic sights

Description
The Hécate II is the standard heavy sniper rifle and anti-materiel rifle of the French Army, sometimes known as the FR-12.7 (French: Fusil à Répétition de calibre 12,7 mm or "12.7 mm calibre repeating rifle"). It is manufactured by PGM Précision of France. This is the largest weapon manufactured by PGM, chambered for the .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO) cartridge. The name of the rifle is derived from the ancient Greek goddess Hecate.

Its design is the same metallic-skeleton as used in other similar rifles in the PGM family, only scaled up. The barrel of the Hécate is manufactured by FN Herstal and is lined with Stellite alloy which is also used for large calibre machine guns. This increases the barrel's longevity.[2] It is fitted with a high-efficiency muzzle brake which reduces the felt recoil to about the level expected of a 7.62×51mm NATO-chambered rifle.[3] The rifle is equipped with both an adjustable front bipod and a rear monopod for maximum accuracy. The stock is also adjustable.

The standard-issue sight used with the Hécate II is the SCROME LTE J10 F1 10× telescope.

Type Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin France
Service history
In service 1993–present
Used by See Users
Wars War in Afghanistan[1]
Northern Mali Conflict
Operation Serval
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)[citation needed]
Production history
Designer Gilles Payen
Manufacturer PGM Précision
Specifications
Mass 13.8 kg (30.42 lb) with no sight
Length 1,380 mm (54.3 in)
1,140 mm (44.9 in) with stock removed
Barrel length 700 mm (27.6 in)
Cartridge .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
Action Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity 825 m/s (2,707 ft/s)
Effective firing range 1,800 m
Maximum firing range Over 2,000 m
Feed system 7-round detachable box magazine
Sights Telescopic sights