Photo: Kalashnikov Concern
The Chukavin sniper rifle (SVCh ) made by Kalashnikov Concern has successfully passed the qualification test that confirmed its high quality and reliability. After the test, SVCh will be launched into commercial production at the weapons division.
“SVCh is a next generation of weapons that fully meets all customer requests,” explained Alan Lushnikov, President of Kalashnikov Concern. “All modern types of accessories may be attached to the rifle: silencers, laser designators, thermal, night and infrared sights”.
The 7.62х54mm Chukavin sniper rifle has improved ergonomics and is compatible with any Russian and foreign sighting systems. Moreover, SVCh has retained the reliability of the Dragunov rifle (SVD) that is well-known in Russia and worldwide.
The weight of the Chukavin rifle without magazine is 4.8kg. Its total length (with extended stock and flame arrester) is 1170mm, the barrel length is 620mm. SVCh has a reliable gas vent mechanism with short gas piston travel and a three-position rotary gas regulator.
