Rosgvardiya intends to sign a contract with the concern “Kalashnikov” supply 247 Dragunov sniper rifles (SVD). Reported “Interfax-Tuhaf” with reference to the documentation for the purchase of, placed in the system “SPARK-Marketing”.
reported, what “Kalashnikov” should put the National Guard 247 Dragunov sniper rifles (SVD) to 1 October this year. contract costs 21,2 million. rubles.
However, it remains unclear, what kind of rifle will the concern supply to the divisions of the Russian Guard – simple SVD or modernized SVDM. AT 2017 year, representatives of the concern reported, that the upgraded Dragunov rifle (SVDM) was developed in the interests of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
7,62-mm Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD, GRAU index - 6V1) was developed in 1957-1963 gg. a group of designers led by Evgeny Fedorovich Dragunov. Uses cartridge 7,62X54 mm. Shooting mode single, magazine capacity – 10 rounds. Allows you to hit the target ( optical sight) at a distance of 1300 m. Weight of rifle with optical sight, but no bayonet – 4,7 kg.
Previously, the concern announced, that a new microwave sniper rifle is being developed (Chukavin sniper rifle) to replace the already obsolete SVD. The new rifle was presented to the military-technical forum “Army 2017” in three calibers: 7,62×54 mm R, 7,62h51 mm NATO (also known as .308 Win) and .338 Lapua Magnum (8,6х70 мм). At the same time, plans were announced for the supply of new rifles to the power structures of Russia., but no timing was mentioned..
