Kalashnikov Concern · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2006
| Weight (empty) | 6500 g (229.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1260 mm (49.61") |
| Barrel Length | 620 mm (24.41") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 770 m/s (2526 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 5190 J (3828 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9.3x64mm Brenneke
The SVDK (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova Krupnokalibernaya, or Dragunov Large-Caliber Sniper Rifle) is a Russian semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered in the powerful 9.3x64mm Brenneke cartridge. Developed as a large-caliber variant of the SVD platform, the SVDK was designed to engage targets behind light cover, soft-skinned vehicles, and personnel wearing heavy body armor at ranges where standard 7.62x54mmR rounds prove insufficient. The rifle retains the SVD's proven gas-operated...
Country of Origin: Russia