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Sniper Rifles · Russia · 1994
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VSK-94

VSK-94
VSK-94 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Consistency
70
Terminal Power
60
Reliability
80
Optics
55
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
90
Portability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994
Operators4 countries
Quantity932
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
59/64
Post-Cold War
142/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
50
Consistency
70
Terminal Power
60
Reliability
80
Optics
55
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
90
Portability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
VSK-94
Country
Production
1994–
Quantity
932
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
59
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
sniper rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year1994
  • Service Entry Year1994
  • DesignerKBP Instrument Design Bureau, Vasily Gryazev
  • Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSpetsnaz units, FSB, OMON, Belarusian special forces, MARCOS, Syrian Republican Guard
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity270 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Maximum Range600 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length230 mm
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight TypePSO-1 and other optical sights by the use of a "Dovetail mount", fixed back-up iron sights
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1994
  • Variants9
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width83 mm
  • Height280 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1989First deployment: Georgian–Ossetian conflict
  2. 1994Production started
32
years in service
932
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
VSK-94 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win·50% loss
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
9A-91 1993
VSK-94 1994
06 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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