| Hécate II | |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Service: | 1993–present |
| Used By: | See Users |
| Wars: | War in Afghanistan[1] Northern Mali Conflict Operation Serval |
| Designer: | Gilles Payen |
| Manufacturer: | PGM Précision |
| Weight: | 13.82NaN2 with no sight |
| Length: | 13801NaN1 1140mm with stock removed |
| Part Length: | 700mm |
| Cartridge: | .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO) |
| Action: | Bolt-action |
| Velocity: | 825m/s |
| Range: | 1,800 m |
| Max Range: | Over 2,000 m |
| Feed: | 7-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights: | Telescopic sights |
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. 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.The rifle is equipped with both an adjustable front bipod and a rear monopod for maximum accuracy. The stock is also adjustable. The Hecate II was a heavy firearm and weighs up to 35.27order=flipNaNorder=flip at most.
The standard-issue sight used with the Hécate II is the SCROME LTE J10 F1 10× telescope.
Brazil
Bulgaria - SOBT and SKSO
Egypt – Used By Rapid Deployment Forces and Black Cobra
Estonia[2]
France[3]
Israel[5]
Latvia[6]
Lithuania
Poland[7]
Saudi Arabia
Slovenia[8]
Switzerland