Kalashnikov Concern Dragunov Sniper Rifle
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The Dragunov sniper rifle (formal Russian: Сна́йперская Винто́вка систе́мы Драгуно́ва образца́ 1963 года, Snáyperskaya Vintóvka sistém'y Dragunóva obraz'tsá 1963 goda (SVD-63), officially "Sniper Rifle, System of Dragunov, Model of the Year 1963") (GRAU index 6V1 (ГРАУ Индекс 6В1)) is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62×54mmR and developed in the Soviet Union.
The SVD is intended as a squad support weapon, often being utilised with the same mindset as a machinegun; to fix and suppress targets at medium to long ranges.
Variants
SVD:
Fixed wooden stock variant of the SVD.
SVDS:
Paratrooper variant of the SVD with folding stock, shorter barrel and polymer furniture.
SVDS Raider Kit:
Custom engineered SVDS update package developed by AMJ Custom Engineering by request of a Russian SSO unit. Shortens the SVD barrel to 13.6 inches, installs a select fire trigger pack and bolt and SAG Chassis. Intended for use in Urban environments or paratrooping.
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