Kalashnikov Concern · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1963
| Weight (empty) | 4310 g (152.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1225 mm (48.23") |
| Barrel Length | 620 mm (24.41") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 830 m/s (2723 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3304 J (2437 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62×54mmR
The Dragunov SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka sistemy Dragunova, or Dragunov Sniper Rifle) is a Soviet semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62×54mmR. Designed by Yevgeny Dragunov in the late 1950s and adopted by the Soviet military in 1963, the SVD was developed to provide accurate suppressive fire against enemy personnel and soft targets at ranges beyond the effective reach of standard infantry rifles. Unlike Western sniper rifles focused on extreme precision, the SVD was designed ...
Country of Origin: SU
Designer: Yevgeny Dragunov