The SVD (СВД; Russian: снайперская винтовка Драгунова, romanized:snayperskaya vintovka Dragunova, lit. 'Dragunov sniper rifle'), GRAU index 6V1, [2] is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle / sniper rifle [3] chambered in the 7.62×54mmR cartridge, developed in …

Developed as a DMR for the Soviet army, the SVD is still much of the world’s go-to sniper rifle. Why Is the SVD As Successful As It Is? Thoughtful design choices balance weight, durability and accuracy.

2024年1月23日 · The SVD Dragunov Rifle offers an in-depth look at the technology and history of a weapon which retains its importance on the battlefield after 60 years.

2020年10月8日 · The SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova)-Dragunov Sniping Rifle was the first rifle designed from scratch as a sniper rifle, and it was declared the winner of a shootoff competition by the Soviet military and adopted in 1963.

2020年10月5日 · It was the world’s first true Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) and the mere sight of it will take you back to a time when the hammer and sickle flew over the Kremlin. Although its official...

2014年6月30日 · In service for 50 years with the Soviet and Russian armies, the Dragunov (Sniperskaya Vintovka Dragunova – SVD) may today be faulted for the limitations of its sights or long range shot...

2023年6月15日 · Also known by its full name, Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova (SVD), which loosely translates to “Sniper Rifle, System of Dragunov,” this rifle is legendary for its simplicity and reliability, if not for extreme accuracy or range.

2025年3月12日 · The V-70 (В-70) variant of the SVD Dragunov sniper rifle was developed in the Soviet Union. Unlike the standard SVD, a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle, the V-70 was designed to provide automatic fire capabilities, setting it apart from its predecessor.

The Dragunov SVD sniper rifle first entered service in the early 1960s and is widely deployed around the world. Although the weapon bears some mechanical similarities to Kalashnikov-pattern weapons, its design differs in many respects. The weapon’s primary distinguishing features are its skeletal stock and its long, narrow profile.

The Dragunov sniper rifle, officially known as the Snaiperskaja Vintovka Dragunova (SVD), is one of the most well-known and widely used sniper rifles in the world.