TsNIITochMash · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1987
| Weight (empty) | 2960 g (104.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 875 mm (34.45") |
| Barrel Length | 200 mm (7.87") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Rotating Bolt |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 295 m/s (968 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 731 J (539 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x39mm
The AS Val (Avtomat Specialnyj Val, or Special Automatic) is a Soviet integrally suppressed select-fire assault rifle chambered in 9x39mm subsonic ammunition. Developed alongside the VSS Vintorez by Pyotr Serdyukov at TsNIITochMash in the 1980s, the AS Val was designed as a compact automatic weapon for Spetsnaz and special operations units requiring silent firepower. While sharing the same caliber and suppressor design philosophy as the VSS Vintorez, the AS Val is optimized for close-to-medium r...
Country of Origin: SU
Designer: Pyotr Serdyukov