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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
SVDS (vintovka)
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1995–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1990
- Service Entry Year1990
- Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.62×54mmR
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length53.72 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- Bullet Weight9.7 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Practical Rate of Fire30
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,340
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Maximum Range3,800 m
- Sighting Range1,200 m
- Penetration10 mm
- Accuracy1.5
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length565 mm
- Rifling Twist240 mm (1:9.45)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typetelescopic sight (PSO-1, 4x magnification)
- Sight Radius595 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityfolding stock, suppressor-ready, rail for optics
⬢Features3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1995Production started
- 1999First deployment: Second Chechen War
31
years in service
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries13country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
47SNIPER RIFLES28POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES54RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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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