Tula Arms Plant · Carbine · Discontinued · 1945
| Weight (empty) | 3860 g (136.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1021 mm (40.20") |
| Barrel Length | 521 mm (20.51") |
| Height | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Width | 45 mm (1.77") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 735 m/s (2411 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2160 J (1593 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x39mm
The SKS (Samozaryadny Karabin sistemy Simonova, or 'Self-loading Carbine of Simonov's system') is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine designed by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov in 1945. Adopted as the first Soviet weapon chambered for the intermediate 7.62x39mm M43 cartridge, the SKS bridged the gap between traditional full-power rifle cartridges and the emerging assault rifle concept. The SKS features a distinctive tilting bolt locking system actuated by a short-stroke gas piston located above the barr...
Country of Origin: SU
Designer: Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov