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SR-3 Vikhr
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Assault Rifles · Russia · 1996
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SR-3Vikhr

SR-3 Vikhr
SR-3 Vikhr Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
45/62
Post-Cold War
150/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Controllability
80
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
50
Weight
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
SR-3 Vikhr
Country
Production
1996–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
45
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1994
  • Service Entry Year1996
  • DesignerTsNIITochMash
  • Weight (Empty)2 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussian Special Operations Forces, Federal Security Service
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity295 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Maximum Range400 m
  • Penetration6 mm
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1995
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1996Production started
30
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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