SVDK
SVDK (Russian : СВДК, GRAU index 6V9) is a Russian precision rifle from the SVD rifle family chambered for the 9.3×64mm 7N33 cartridge.
| SVDK | |
|---|---|
 SVDK right view | |
| Type | Precision rifle |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006-Present |
| Used by | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | TSNIITOCHMASH |
| Designed | 1990s |
| Produced | 2006-Present |
| No. built | 100,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.5 kg (when the telescopic sight is not mounted) |
| Length | 1250 mm |
| Barrel length | 620 mm |
| Cartridge | 9.3×64mm 7N33 |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 770 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 600 m |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| 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, adopted by the Russian army in 2006. It was developed through "burglar" (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'.[1]
See also
- Dragunov sniper rifle
- List of Russian weaponry
- OSV-96
- SV-98
References
- "Dragunov SVDK sniper rifle (Russia)". world.guns.ru. Archived from the original on 2010-09-14. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
