FN Herstal P90 vs Kalashnikov Concern SVD
FN Herstal P90 and Kalashnikov Concern SVD are both rifle & long arms, compared here on public specifications. The FN Herstal P90 leads on rate of fire (900 vs 30 rpm). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
Compare systems side by side
Search above to add up to five systems. You’ll get a per-spec winner, relative bars, a normalized spec profile and an honest verdict, every number from public sources.
Building a fleet? Try the Force Builder →
Full data
Full spec sheet
 FN Herstal P90
Wins 3/6 |  Kalashnikov Concern SVD
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Effective range (m) | 200 m | 800 m ✓ |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 900 rpm ✓ | 30 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 715 m/s | 830 m/s ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 5.7 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 50 ✓ | 10 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 0.5 m | 1.23 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 3 kg | N/A |
| Combat weight (kg) | N/A | 4 kg |
| Crew | 1 | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $1,800 | N/A |
| Units built | 300,000 ✓ | 200,000 |
| Operator countries | 40 | 50 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The FN Herstal P90 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,800 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher effective range? +
The Kalashnikov Concern SVD has the higher effective range at 800 m.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The FN Herstal P90 has the higher rate of fire at 900 rpm.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The Kalashnikov Concern SVD has the higher muzzle velocity at 830 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The FN Herstal P90 has the higher ammunition at 50.
Which has the higher units built? +
The FN Herstal P90 has the higher units built at 300,000.
Is the FN Herstal P90 better than the Kalashnikov Concern SVD? +
On the public specs we track, FN Herstal P90 and Kalashnikov Concern SVD are closely matched, FN Herstal P90 leads on rate of fire, ammunition, units built, while Kalashnikov Concern SVD leads on effective range, muzzle velocity, operator countries. 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.
Keep exploring
