FN Herstal M240 vs Kalashnikov Concern SVD
Full specs: FN Herstal M240 Kalashnikov Concern SVD
FN Herstal M240 and Kalashnikov Concern SVD are both rifle & long arms, compared here on public specifications. The FN Herstal M240 leads on rate of fire (650 vs 30 rpm). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Effective range (m) | 1,100 m ✓ | 800 m |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 650 rpm ✓ | 30 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 853 m/s ✓ | 830 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 100 ✓ | 10 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.26 m | 1.23 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 13 kg | N/A |
| Combat weight (kg) | N/A | 4 kg |
| Crew | 1 | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $8,500 | N/A |
| Units built | 500,000 ✓ | 200,000 |
| Operator countries | 80 ✓ | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 8,500 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher effective range? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher effective range at 1,100 m.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher rate of fire at 650 rpm.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher muzzle velocity at 853 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher ammunition at 100.
Which has the higher units built? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher units built at 500,000.
Is the FN Herstal M240 better than the Kalashnikov Concern SVD? +
On the public specs we track, the FN Herstal M240 leads on 6 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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