Kalashnikov Concern · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1995
| Weight (empty) | 4200 g (148.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1135 mm (44.69") |
| Barrel Length | 565 mm (22.24") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 810 m/s (2657 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3145 J (2320 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 700 m (766 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The Dragunov SVDS (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova Skladnaya, or Dragunov Sniper Rifle Folding) is a paratrooper variant of the legendary SVD designated marksman rifle, featuring a right-folding metal skeleton stock designed specifically for Russian airborne forces (VDV) and special operations units. Adopted in 1995, the SVDS retains the core semi-automatic gas-operated mechanism of the original SVD but incorporates a shortened 565mm barrel (55mm shorter than the standard SVD's 620mm) and replac...
Country of Origin: Russia
Designer: Yevgeny Dragunov