$35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

[Victor Co Heather]

It seems the British government was paying that for them in 2008...

British Army buys AIAW sniper rifles

I know the AIs are expensive but $35k? Clearly it must include optics, suppressor and NV but I can't imagine that coming to more than $20k tops. Maybe the expensive AI bipods that are racking up the bill? lol.

 

[rsilvers]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

It would seem the thermal sight is the largest expense.

 

[Terry Cross]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

Everyone is talking about the Accuracy Intl bipod but the L115A3 and variants used by British snipers are issued with a totally different bipod.

 

[Victor Co Heather]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Terry Cross</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Everyone is talking about the Accuracy Intl bipod but the L115A3 and variants used by British snipers are issued with a totally different bipod.

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In the video that accompanies the article, it appears the sniper they interview is running a Harris.

 

[Double-edged]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

Could be inclusive of extended warranties, maintenance contracts, spare parts, etc.

 

[N2DADARK]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

They probably have a contract, you don't think they would pay that each time, and a AGM-114 hellfire costs around 68,000, so you figure that rifle will probably take out as many if not more than that one missile with less damage to everything and everyone around it. Thats not to mention the cost of getting that thing in the air and on target.

 

[GunGuru727]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

Seems like a steal to me?...........

 

[johndoe]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

Better get them why you can.

 

[palle2612]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Double-edged</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could be inclusive of extended warranties, maintenance contracts, spare parts, etc. </div></div>

Here in the Danish army there is a price tag of about 12,000 usd. on a Sako TRG-42 in .338 and that IS with contract and parts etc...

 

[300WSM]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

typical gov' agency getting the shaft on pricing. It's not their money so they don't care. TAX dollars at work.

on the other hand if it has thermal etc. ...maybee.

AI's are stupid expensive as it is.

 

[jagged77]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300WSM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">typical gov' agency getting the shaft on pricing. It's not their money so they don't care. TAX dollars at work.

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Oh I'm sure the MOD / government will be getting a good deal out of it. Besides, spending tax money on decent kit for our troops is certianly something that I don't begrudge! Not to mention supporting a UK business / firearms manufacturer.

 

[Victor Co Heather]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Double-edged</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could be inclusive of extended warranties, maintenance contracts, spare parts, etc. </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: N2DADARK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They probably have a contract, you don't think they would pay that each time, and a AGM-114 hellfire costs around 68,000, so you figure that rifle will probably take out as many if not more than that one missile with less damage to everything and everyone around it. Thats not to mention the cost of getting that thing in the air and on target. </div></div>

I think you guys are right, including a service contract, replacement barrels, thermal optics, it could all end up being $35k. Simply the way the paper wrote about it, it seemed the rifle itself cost the full $35k... it;s hard to imagine the press giving the impression info about a firearm... hahaha

 

[deanq]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could be inclusive of extended warranties, maintenance contracts, spare parts, etc.</div></div>
These 'tools' are used by professionals to do an oft time dangerous job that can tax the most robust "tool system". It's why a professional mechanic buys quality tools; to get the job done and still have an acceptable tool to do the next job. $35k sounds cheap for everything that they want it to do.

 

[subgunr]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

You can easily spend $35K each for thermal weapon sights depending upon just a few key requirements.
You can also spend "way more" than that for Image Fusion technology if you want the real cats meow in your hands.

 

[MinorDamage]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

Military contracts factor in cradle to grave life-cycle cost (support, parts, warranties, etc) as pointed out above. The bean counters then divide that cost by the quantity to be procured and give you a "unit cost". I just went through an acquisitions course. You guys were spot on.

Josh

 

[NBK-YOTIE]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

hey.. i got a toilet seat for sale... 150.00$$$

 

[Timo Turl]

Re: $35,000 for an AIAW 338 System?

i expect they will recoup quite a bit in tax from them