SVD
The SVD is the original rifle developed by Dragunov and remains the most widespread variant. For decades the SVD was produced with a wooden furniture, but since the 1990's plastics are fitted as standard.
The SVD is the original rifle developed by Dragunov and remains the most widespread variant. For decades the SVD was produced with a wooden furniture, but since the 1990's plastics are fitted as standard.
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SVDS
The SVDS is a slightly shortened SVD. It has a folding stock that is shorter than the original and a shorter and heavier barrel with shorter flash hider. It is not possible to fit the SVDS with a bayonet. While the SVDS is a newer design it is only available with plastic furniture.
The SVDS is a slightly shortened SVD. It has a folding stock that is shorter than the original and a shorter and heavier barrel with shorter flash hider. It is not possible to fit the SVDS with a bayonet. While the SVDS is a newer design it is only available with plastic furniture.
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SVU
The SVU is a bullpup redesign of the SVD. SVU stands for Snaiperskaya Vintovka Ukorochennaya, Russian for . Initially it was known as the OTs-03. The SVU was developed at the request of the Russian OMON. The barrel is fitted with a sort of silencer that removes muzzle flash, reduces sound signature and helps to balance the weapon. The SVU-A is a variant that allows for both semi-automatic and automatic fire, with the SVU-AS having a bipod as well.
The SVU is a bullpup redesign of the SVD. SVU stands for Snaiperskaya Vintovka Ukorochennaya, Russian for . Initially it was known as the OTs-03. The SVU was developed at the request of the Russian OMON. The barrel is fitted with a sort of silencer that removes muzzle flash, reduces sound signature and helps to balance the weapon. The SVU-A is a variant that allows for both semi-automatic and automatic fire, with the SVU-AS having a bipod as well.
Click here to open the SVU specifications datasheet
Click here to open the SVU-A specifications datasheet
Click here to open the SVU-AS specifications datasheet
Type 79
The Type 79 is an exact copy of the SVD that is produced in China by NORINCO. The NDM-86 is a civilian version of the Type 79 that is also available in 7.62x51mm NATO. The Type 79 uses a slightly shorter stock, while Chinese snipers are smaller.
The Type 79 is an exact copy of the SVD that is produced in China by NORINCO. The NDM-86 is a civilian version of the Type 79 that is also available in 7.62x51mm NATO. The Type 79 uses a slightly shorter stock, while Chinese snipers are smaller.
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PSL
The PSL is a modified SVD produced in Romania. PSL stands for Pusca Semiautomata cu Luneta, Romanian for scoped semi-automatic rifle. The PSL rifles use a different shape wooden stock and a wooden handguard with four long slots instead of six smaller ones and modified magazines.. The PSL is also known in export sales as the ROMAK-3, FPK, PSL-54C and SSG-97. The PSL was produced under license in Iraq, where it is knows as the Al-Kadisa.
The PSL is a modified SVD produced in Romania. PSL stands for Pusca Semiautomata cu Luneta, Romanian for scoped semi-automatic rifle. The PSL rifles use a different shape wooden stock and a wooden handguard with four long slots instead of six smaller ones and modified magazines.. The PSL is also known in export sales as the ROMAK-3, FPK, PSL-54C and SSG-97. The PSL was produced under license in Iraq, where it is knows as the Al-Kadisa.
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