TsKIB SOO · Sniper-Rifle · Limited Production · 1991
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 900 mm (35.43") |
| Barrel Length | 520 mm (20.47") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800 m/s (2625 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3069 J (2264 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 700 m (766 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The Dragunov SVU (Snayperskaya Vintovka Ukorochennaya, or Shortened Sniper Rifle), also designated OTs-03, is a Russian bullpup conversion of the Dragunov SVD designed by TsKIB SOO in Tula. By relocating the action behind the trigger group in a bullpup configuration, the SVU reduces overall length to just 900mm while retaining a 520mm barrel, making it significantly more compact than both the standard SVD (1,225mm) and the folding-stock SVDS (1,135mm). The barrel was shortened by 100mm from the ...
Country of Origin: Russia