Desert Tech HTI
{{Infobox weapon
| name = Hard Target Interdiction
| image = HTI-Right-Profile.jpg
| caption = A Desert Tech HTI
| origin = United States
| type = Bullpup bolt-action sniper/anti-materiel rifle
| is_ranged = yes
| service =
| used_by =
| wars = Russo-Ukrainian War
| designer = Desert Tech
| design_date =
| manufacturer = Desert Tech
| unit_cost = $7699 (November 2023 .50 BMG){{Cite web|url= https://deserttech.com/hti-rifle.html?r=1|title = RIFLE BUILDER » Desert Tech}}
| production_date = 2012–present{{Cite web|url=https://deserttech.com/timeline.php|title=Timeline|access-date=4 August 2020|archive-date=30 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830201318/https://deserttech.com/timeline.php|url-status=dead}}
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| variants =
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| weight = {{cvt|8.93|kg|lb|lk=on}} (.375 CheyTac)
{{cvt|9.18|kg|lb}} (.408 CheyTac, .416 Barrett)
{{cvt|9.09|kg|lb}} (.50 BMG)
| length = {{cvt|1127|mm|in|lk=on}} (.375 CheyTac, .408 CheyTac)
{{cvt|1152.4|mm|in}} (.416 Barrett, .50 BMG)
| part_length = {{cvt|737|mm|in}}
| width =
| height =
| cartridge = .375 Cheyenne Tactical
.408 Cheyenne Tactical
.416 Barrett
.50 BMG
| action = Bolt action
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| range = 2200m (.50 BMG) {{Cite web|url=https://deserttech.com/hti.php|title=Firearms » HTI}}
| max_range =
| feed = 5-round detachable box magazine
| sights = Picatinny rail for mounting iron or optical sights
}}
The Desert Tech Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) is a bullpup bolt-action sniper and anti-materiel rifle designed and manufactured in West Valley City, Utah, United States by Desert Tech (formerly Desert Tactical Arms).
Design
The Desert Tech HTI made its first public debut at Shot Show 2012 as a modular multi caliber bullpup Sniper Rifle.{{Cite web|url=https://www.defensereview.com/desert-tactical-arms-dta-hti-hard-target-interdiction-sniper-rifle-chassisdta-hti-conversion-kit-modular-bullpup-bolt-action-50-bmg-416-barrett-408-cheytac-375-cheytac-anti-materielsniper-rif/|title=Desert Tech (Formerly Desert Tactical Arms) HTI (Hard Target Interdiction) Sniper Rifle Chassis/DTA HTI Conversion Kit Modular Bullpup, Bolt-Action .50 BMG/.416 Barrett/.408 Cheytac/.375 Cheytac Anti-Materiel/Sniper Rifle System Goes into Production for Civilian Tactical Shooters and Military Special Operations Forces (SOF) Tasked with Long-Range Interdiction Operations/Missions (Video!)}}
The design of the HTI is largely based on the SRS-A1, scaled up to handle larger cartridges. It is made out of high-impact polymers, aircraft grade aluminum (7075-T6), ultra high-strength steels, and durable coatings. These materials make the firearm 12 pounds lighter, 12 inches shorter, and far more accurate than the comparable US M82A1 and M107 50 BMG rifles, in the same caliber, currently in service with various militaries around the world.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ammoland.com/2019/06/desert-tech-hti-the-most-compact-hard-target-rifle-in-the-world/#axzz6UAY0fjZd|title=Desert Tech HTI - the Most Compact Hard Target Rifle in the World|date=6 June 2019}}
Barrels on the HTI can be changed within 60 seconds,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-desert-tech-hti/|title = Gun Review: Desert Tech HTI|date = 6 October 2016}} allowing the chambering to be easily changed or worn out barrels to be quickly replaced.{{cite web|url=https://deserttech.com/html/product_overview.php?product_id=1&load=product_overview|title=PRODUCT OVERVIEW » HTI|access-date=12 April 2016}} The chamberings currently available from Desert Tech are .375 Cheyenne Tactical (CheyTac), .408 CheyTac, .416 Barrett, and .50 BMG.{{cite web|url=https://deserttech.com/html/product_overview.php?product_id=1&load=specifications|title=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS » HTI|access-date=11 July 2016}}
The bullpup design means the action is behind the trigger. As with all bullpups, this allows for a shorter overall length, without having to reduce barrel length.
Results of the shelf ammunition accuracy tests of the Desert Tech HTI firearm show between 0.549 MOA and 1.751 MOA, depending on ammunition used.
Users
- {{Flag|Armenia}}: Used by Special forces of Armenia.{{cite web |title=Desert Tech HTI Rifles in Service with Armenian Troops |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/04/06/desert-tech-hti-rifles-in-service-with-armenian-troops/ |website=thefirearmblog.com |access-date=19 July 2024 |language=en |date=6 April 2018}}
- {{CZE}}: In March 2017, the Czech Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth CZK 75 million (US$3 million) for 30 Hard Target Interdiction rifles for use by Czech special forces in international operations. The contract also included the delivery of 30 sets of conversion kits for .375 CheyTac and .50 BMG cartridges (including barrel, bolt, and magazines), along with scopes, 120 replacement barrels ({{cvt|737|mm|in|disp=x|/}} long), 21,000 cartridges, and additional accessories such as bipods, mounts, and cases.{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/68822/czech-armed-forces-order-desert-tech-hti-sniper-rifles|title=Czech armed forces order Desert Tech HTI sniper rifles|first=Remigiusz|last=Wilk|date=17 March 2017}}
- {{Flag|Lithuania}}: Sniper rifle in the Lithuanian Armed Forces; selected in 2015.
- {{Flag|Saudi Arabia}}: Sniper rifle in the Saudi Royal Guard Regiment; selected in 2013.
- {{UKR}}: Used by the State Border Guard of Ukraine.{{cite news |title=Sniper spends 11 hours in ambush to kill Russian officer with first shot |url=https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/7/7440806/ |access-date=27 July 2024 |work=Ukrainska Pravda |date=7 February 2024 |language=en}}
See also
References
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Category:.50 BMG sniper rifles
Category:Bolt-action rifles of the United States
Category:Sniper rifles of the United States
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