The SV-98 sniper rifle and the "Vityaz-SN" submachine gun were adopted by Russian security forces 20 years ago, the press service of the Kalashnikov Group reported.
The 7.62 mm SV-98 was developed as a high-precision sniper weapon for special forces of the Russian Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies to engage the enemy with aimed fire at ranges up to 1000 meters.
7N1 and 7N14 cartridges are suitable for the rifle. A low-noise and flameless firing device can be installed on it. The SV-98 is mass-produced at Kalashnikov's production facilities.
Technical characteristics of the SV-98:
- Weight with magazine, without cartridges — 6.5 kg (without optical sight), 7.9 kg (with optical sight)
- Magazine capacity — 10 rounds
- Barrel length — 650 mm
- Type of action — manual reloading
- Buttstock — folding, adjustable
The 9 mm "Vityaz-SN" submachine gun is in service with special units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, FSB, and FSO. The 9 mm PPK-20 was created on its basis.
Technical characteristics of "Vityaz-SN":
- Overall length — 705 mm
- Barrel length — 237 mm
- Cartridge — 9x19 mm
- Magazine capacity — 30 rounds
- Weight — 2.9 kg
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