KBP Instrument Design Bureau · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1996
| Weight (empty) | 12900 g (455.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1746 mm (68.74") |
| Barrel Length | 1000 mm (39.37") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16230 J (11971 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 12.7x108mm
The OSV-96 (Odnozaryadnaya Snayperskaya Vintovka, later redesignated as a semi-automatic system) is a Russian anti-materiel rifle chambered in the powerful 12.7x108mm Soviet heavy machine gun cartridge. Designed at the KBP Instrument Design Bureau in Tula, the OSV-96 features a unique folding design that hinges at the receiver, reducing its transport length from 1746mm to approximately 1100mm. The rifle is designed to engage light armored vehicles, equipment, fortifications, and personnel at ext...
Country of Origin: Russia