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VSK-94

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VSK-94
TypeSniper rifle
Place of origin Russia
Production history
DesignerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Specifications
MassTemplate:Kg to lb
LengthTemplate:Mm to in
Width83 mm (3.3 in)
Height280 mm (11.0 in)

Cartridge9x39mm
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire700 rounds/min
Effective firing range400 m
Feed system20-round detachable box magazine
SightsTelescopic sight, fixed back-up iron sights provided

The VSK-94 is a 9 mm silenced sniper rifle developed by the Russia KBP Instrument Design Bureau as a low-cost alternative to the VSS rifle. The rifle is based on the 9A-91 assault rifle. The VSK-94 was designed to accurately engage unarmored point targets at ranges up to 400 m.

The VSK-94 retains the gas-driven operating principle of the 9A-91 with a rotating bolt. The rifle features a stamped steel receiver, skeletonized polymer stock integrated with the pistol grip and a synthetic forearm. The VSK-94 is equipped with a 4x optical sight and standard flip iron sights from the 9A-91.

The threaded barrel is designed to use a specifically designed suppressor.

The rifle uses 9x39mm ammunition that consists of PAB-9 armor-piercing cartridge and the standard jacketed SP-5 and SP-6 rifle cartridges feeding from a 20-round detachable box magazine.

The VSK-94 is in limited use with several law enforcement organizations in Russia.