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Denel NTW-20
Photo: Dave Armstrong - SOF Weapons Section, Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Small Arms Weapons Systems Division, Joint Weapons Engineering Bra · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Sniper Rifles · South Africa · 1998
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DenelNTW-20

Denel NTW-20
Denel NTW-20 Photo: Dave Armstrong - SOF Weapons Section, Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Small Arms Weapons Systems Division, Joint Weapons Engineering Bra · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 73
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
70
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
75
Optics
60
Ergonomics
50
Suppressor Compatibility
40
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Methodology ↗ → Sniper Rifles ranking
Origin South Africa
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1998
Operators5 countries
⬇ Overview
⚙ Specs
⊕ History
⊕ Operators
⚖ MASS Score
📚 Sources
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
⊟ Sniper Riflesranking ↗methodology ↗
73
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
52/64
Post-Cold War
121/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
70
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
75
Optics
60
Ergonomics
50
Suppressor Compatibility
40
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Denel NTW-20
Category
Sniper Rifles
Country
South Africa
Production
1998–
Operators
5 countries
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
52
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
MASS SCORE ↗
73
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1995
  • Service Entry Year1998
  • DesignerTony Neophytou
  • Weight (Empty)31 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSouth African National Defence Force, Azerbaijani Land Forces, Indian Army, Indonesian Navy (Taifib), Indonesian Air Force (Kopasgat), Malaysian Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge20×82mm (NTW 20); 20×110mm Hispano (NTW 20×110mm); 14.5×114mm (NTW 14.5)
  • Calibre20 mm
  • Calibre Class20mm, 14.5mm
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity720 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy28,000
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length1,000 mm
  • Rifling Twist560 mm (20×82mm), 408 mm (14.5×114mm)
  • Sight Type8 × 56 Lynx Telescopic sight
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1995
  • Variants20
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1998Production started
28
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
AzerbaijanACTIVEIndiaACTIVEIndonesiaACTIVEMalaysiaACTIVESouth AfricaACTIVE
Denel NTW-20SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—India———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Bolt Action
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
Detachable Magazine
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Optic Rail
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
Sniper Rifles Post-Cold War South Africa Denel Land Systems
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