SVDK
Precision rifle/Sniper Rifle
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SVDK (Russian: СВДК, GRAU index 6V9), the "Dragunov sniper rifle, large-calibre" (Снайперская винтовка Драгунова крупнокалиберная), is a Russian precision rifle from the SVD rifle family chambered for the 9.3×64mm 7N33 cartridge.[1]
| SVDK | |
|---|---|
SVDK right view | |
| Type | Precision rifle/Sniper Rifle |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006-Present |
| Used by | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | TSNIITOCHMASH |
| Designed | 1990s |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk machine-building plant[1] |
| Produced | 2006-Present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.5 kg (14 lb)[1] (when the telescopic sight is not mounted) |
| Length | 1,250 mm (49 in)[1] |
| Barrel length | 620 mm (24 in)[1] |
| Cartridge | 9.3×64mm 7N33[1] |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | ~ 780 m/s[1] |
| Effective firing range | 1000 m[1] |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[1] |
| Sights | 3-10X 1P70 "Giperion" telescopic sight and iron sights. |
Description
The Dragunov SVDK large-caliber sniper rifle (any rifle caliber above 9 mm is considered a large caliber in Russia) is a somewhat controversial weapon.[citation needed] It was developed through "Vzlomshik" (Breaker) research and development program, along with 7.62 mm SV-98 sniper and 12.7 mm ASVK anti-materiel rifles. The purpose of SVDK is to deal with targets which are too hard for standard 7.62×54mmR sniper rifles like SV-98 or SVD, such as assault troops in heavy body armor or enemy snipers behind cover. There were also rumors that the SVDK will serve as a long-range anti-personnel weapon.
The effective range of the SVDK is cited as 'about 600 meters'[citation needed].
It has heavy barrel with six right grooves (365mm twist rate), new folding gunstock with rubber recoil pad, a plastic handguard with folding bipod and new standard optical sight.[1]
Variants
Users
Russia - after tests and trials SVDK was adopted by the Russian army in 2006[1][3]
