Kalashnikov Concern has sent the first production batch of semi-automatic Chukavina sniper rifles (SVCh), which replaced the self-loading Dragunov sniper rifles (SVD), to the Russian Ministry of Defense. This was stated by the press service of the arms manufacturer. hold.
“The first production batch has been shipped to the customer,” the press release states.
According to the holding, the microwave with improved ergonomics and shooting accuracy was successfully adopted. Small arms of caliber 7,62×54 mm weigh about 5 kg (without magazine), length – 1170 mm, barrel length 620 mm. The rifle is equipped with a short-stroke gas piston and a three-position rotary gas regulator with automatic gas release.
According to the head of the concern, Alan Lushnikov, the rifle allows the use of all types of sighting systems of domestic and foreign production.
“In 2024, the concern will resume mass production of the product,” the publication states.
Lushnikov in May statedThe Chukavin rifle, created to replace the Dragunov sniper rifle, was adopted by the Russian army.
Formerly Russian Ministry of Defense signed Contracts for the supply of Chukavina rifles.