Place of origin Cuba Used by Cuba | In service 1980s–present Wars See Conflicts | |
Type Bullpup anti-material rifle Manufacturer Union de Industrias Militares | ||
The Mambi is a semi-automatic anti-material rifle designed and manufactured in Cuba. It was named after the Mambises, who were rebel soldiers that fought against the Kingdom of Spain during the Cuban War of Independence (1895–1898).
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History
Little is known about this weapon, as it has received little attention in mainstream media. There are some images of the weapon being used by Cuban soldiers during the Angolan Civil War in the 1980s.
Design
The Mambi was designed to be used against a variety of soft-skinned ground vehicles, small boats, and even helicopters. It uses the powerful Soviet 14.5×114mm round. The Mambi appears to be a Bullpup since its 5-round magazine and action are placed behind the trigger group. It is fitted with a muzzle brake to help reduce recoil created by the round it fires.
Conflicts
The Mambi AMR has been used in the following conflicts: