Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Vidhwansak
Category
Country
Production
2007–
Unit Price (current)
$28.6K↗ 43% inflation · 2011→2025
Original Price
$20.0K (2011)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
55
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$28.6K
Original: $20.0K (2011)
Inflation: +%43
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2007
- Service Entry Year2007
- DesignerOrdnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
- Weight (Empty)25 kg
- Weight (Loaded)29 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBorder Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12.7×108mm, 14.5×114mm, 20x82mm
- Calibre14.5 mm
- Case Length114 mm
- Calibre Class14.5mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity3
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity1,080 m/s
- Effective Range (point)2,300 m
- Effective Range (area)1,800 m
- Maximum Range2,300 m
- Sighting Range2,300 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length1,220 mm
- Rifling Twist1:420 mm
- Rifling Grooves8
- Sight Type8×42 Power Telescopic sight with Parallax adjustment
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer/wood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityquick-change barrels for multiple calibers
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2007
- Unit Cost20,000 USD
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
VidhwansakSALES2records
Denmarkⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
131SNIPER RIFLES55POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES42INDIA · ALL WEAPONS3PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES704PRICE · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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