What is Dragunov Svu Sniper Rifle?
TsKIBSOO in Tula developed the short sniper rifle SVU (OTs-03). The SVD rifle has been shortened. dragunov sniper rifle. It is used by the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ special forces and internal troops.
Dragunov Sniper Rifle
In 1975, TsKIB designer L.V. Bondarev proposed redesigning the SVD as a bullpup. The serial SVD was used as the basis, so the frame stock was replaced with a buttplate, a shoulder rest, and a pistol grip, the trigger mechanism was changed, the sight was mounted, and the balance issues were resolved.
Specifications:
- Performance characteristics
- SVU
- Type of mechanism
- Using powder gases to automate the process
- The calibre of the gun is mm
- 7, 62
- The length of the tube is mm
- 870
- The size of the barrel in millimetres
- 520
- In the absence of sight and cartridges, the weight is kg
- 3.6
- Capacity and cartridges of magazines
- 10
Special devices were required to Special devices were needed to compensate for the high recoil energy of a high-power rifle cartridge. The rifle’s name is SVU or OTs-03 (“TsKIB model third”). A shortening of the barrel was also found to be possible during the development process without compromising accuracy. There was a 100 mm barrel shortening and a 100 mm gas chamber relocation.
For increased loads on the gas piston rod, it was necessary to take extraordinary measures to prevent its breakage – this was accomplished with a hinged earring on the rod. The trigger rod is mounted along the receiver’s left wall and connects the trigger to the trigger mechanism. Because the model is designed for “hurried” work at short ranges up to close combat, the shooting accuracy was lower than the “standard” SVD. As far as accuracy is concerned, the IED is comparable to the German PSG-1.
Recoil energy
An elastic butt plate, a shoulder rest, and a three-chamber muzzle device reduce recoil’s impact on the shooter. Recoil energy is absorbed partly by the butt pad, which is not rigidly attached to the receiver and is equipped with a leaf spring. In addition to acting as a muzzle brake, the muzzle device also acts as an explosive device and compensator weight, reducing barrel vibrations and shifting the centre of gravity forward. Also, the device reduces the sound level of a shot to 150 dB by expanding and cooling gases inside the chambers.
Plastic pistol grips have a comfortable ergonomic shape and are located near the weapon’s centre of gravity. The trigger guard is slightly enlarged to fire while wearing gloves. On the receiver cover is a non-adjustable “cheek” that supports the shooter’s head when aiming. As a result of the forward displacement of the sight mount, a cutout is made in the left lining of the plastic handguard linings.
An optical sight is mounted on the rifle, the PSO-1 (1P43). It has been moved slightly forward and upwards. An NSPU-type night sight and a laser target designator are available. Due to its position above the center of gravity, the optical sight can be used as a carrying handle in combat conditions.
A diopter sight has replaced the sector open sight on the SVD, comparable to a hunting weapon: an adjustable diopter and a fence-mounted front sight. It has settings up to 1300 m, which is more than can be provided by an SVD sight rail. Diopter sights can be used with or without optical sights. With the diopter sight elevated above the butt, the shooter does not have to tilt his head excessively.
The SVD comes with a 10-round magazine. An attachment for a bayonet knife is not available. For end, receiver, pistol grip, and butt plate are all painted camouflage. For the belt, there are swivels. It was created for airborne troops who passed tests but was not adopted. A Ministry of Internal Affairs order was issued in 1991 after interest in it was shown in the early 90s. It was mainly due to changes made over the years to the serial SVD that the SVU was refined. The rifles were put to the test in 1993.
