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Russia Kalashnikov Concern
SVD
A semi-automatic gas-operated designated-marksman rifle developed to give Soviet infantry squads precision fire support beyond assault-rifle range. It remains the standard marksman rifle of the Russian Armed Forces and one of the world's most widely proliferated sniper-class weapons.
In service since 1963 · 50 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
800
m range
30
rpm
830
m/s
10
rds
Pricing: No public modern unit cost; legacy mass production
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 50 operators
In service since 1963. Status: active · ~200,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Effective range
Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope.
- 800 m Stronger than 84% of rifles
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 30 rpm Bottom 2% of rifles
- Muzzle velocity
Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.
- 830 m/s Stronger than 33% of rifles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 7.62x54mmR
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 7.6 mm
- Ammunition
Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.
- 10 Bottom 9% of rifles
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 1.23 m
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 4 kg
- Barrel length
Barrel length — longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling.
- 620 mm
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 200,000 Stronger than 41% of rifles
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 50 Stronger than 86% of rifles
Specifications compiled from public Kalashnikov Concern and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kalashnikov Concern SVD weigh? +
The Kalashnikov Concern SVD has a combat weight of 4 kg.
What is the main armament of the Kalashnikov Concern SVD? +
The Kalashnikov Concern SVD's primary weapon is the 7.62x54mmR.
What is the Kalashnikov Concern SVD used for? +
The Kalashnikov Concern SVD is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the Kalashnikov Concern SVD? +
The Kalashnikov Concern SVD is operated by 50 countries.
How much does the Kalashnikov Concern SVD cost? +
Kalashnikov Concern SVD: No public modern unit cost; legacy mass production. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
