SVDK

SVDK
SVDK right view
Type	Sniper rifle
Place of origin	Russia
Service history
In service	2006
Used by	Russia
Production history
Designer	TSNIITOCHMASH
Designed	1990s
Produced	2006
Specifications
Mass	6.5 kg less telescopic sight
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.

SVDK (Russian : СВДК, GRAU index 6V9) is a Russian sniper rifle from the Dragunov sniper rifles family chambered for the 9.3×64mm 7N33 cartridge.

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 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 7.62x54R sniper rifles like SV-98 or SVD, such as assault troops in heavy body armor or enemy snipers behind cover. There also were rumors that SVDK will serve as a long-range anti-personnel weapon. The effective range of SVDK is cited as 'about 600 meters'.

See also

• Dragunov sniper rifle
• List of Russian weaponry
• OSV-96
• SV-98

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