Specifications
Weapon type:
semi-automatic sniper rifle
Calibre & Catrige:
7.62x54mmR
Effective range:
800 m
Rate of fire:
3-30 RPM
Designed:
1958-1963
Designer:
Yevgeny Dragunov
Manufacturer:
Izhmash, Ordnance Factories Organisation, Norinco, Kalashnikov Concern
Action:
gas-operated, rotating bolt
In service:
1963-present
Muzzle velocity:
830 m/s
