Kalashnikov Completes Delivery of Chukavin Sniper Rifles to Customer and Plans to Increase Production in 2026

The Chukavin sniper rifle (SVCh) is capable of hitting targets at a range of up to 1000 meters

The Kalashnikov Concern has completed the annual contract for the production of 7.62×54 mm Chukavin sniper rifles (SVCh) and has handed over the entire batch to the main customer. The company notes that the portfolio of state and export orders for 2026 provides for a multiple increase in the production of these rifles.

SVCh under the 7.62 × 54 mm cartridge 
SVCh under the 7.62 × 54 mm cartridge

The SVCh is designed to engage enemy personnel and unarmored vehicles at distances up to 1000 meters.

The rifle was created taking into account modern ergonomic requirements: it is equipped with a shock-resistant polymer grip, adjustable trigger pull, and a unified Picatinny rail for installing a wide range of optical and electronic sights. The weight of the product without a magazine is 4.8 kg. The total length with the stock unfolded and a flash suppressor is 1170 mm, the barrel length is 620 mm.

It is also noted that Lobaev Arms officially confirmed the combat power of its new SVL-5 "Devastator" sniper rifle and increased the production of weapons.

Earlier www1.ru reported that the compact DVL-10 M2 "Urbana" sniper rifle has expanded the capabilities of snipers in urban environments.

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