Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
KSVK 12.7
Category
Country
Production
2000–
Quantity
12
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1997
- Service Entry Year2013
- DesignerE.V. Zhuravlev, M.Y. Kuchin, and V.I. Negrulenko
- Weight (Empty)12 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussia, Syria, Vietnam
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12.7×108mm
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Cyclic Rate of Fire10
- Practical Rate of Fire10
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity770 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length1,000 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights, rails for mounting various sniper sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1997
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999First deployment: Second Chechen War
- 2000Production started
26
years in service
12
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
KSVK 12.7 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
54SNIPER RIFLES33POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES71RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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