| Chukavin sniper rifle (SVCh) | |
|---|---|
 Chukavin SVCH sniper rifle at Dubai Airshow 2023 | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Russian Federation |
| Service history | |
| In service | limited use |
| Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
| Wars | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Variants | SVCh-308, etc |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.2 kg |
| Length | 995-1015 mm |
| Barrel length | 410 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62×54mmR |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Effective firing range | 1200 m |
| Feed system | detachable box magazine |
The SVCh (СВЧ; Russian: Снайперская Винтовка Чукавина, romanized: Snayperskaya Vintovka Chukavina, lit. 'Chukavin Sniper Rifle') is a semi-automatic sniper rifle developed by the Kalashnikov Concern. It is designed to replace the SVD in the Army of Russian Federation.
History
The SVCh rifle was designed on the basis of the SVK-2016 rifle.[1] It was first presented in 2017 at the military-technical forum “Army-2017”.[2]
The developers of this weapon reported that the sniper rifle was designed according to the so-called “curtain scheme”: its internal mechanisms are conventionally divided into "upper" and "lower" parts. The upper part is made of durable metal and takes on the entire load when shooting. The rifle barrel is rigidly mounted in it. This allows you to make the lower part as light as possible, since it will not be subject to vibration, and the elements installed on it can be made of lightweight polymer materials. This design differs significantly from the SVD or AKM layout, where the main structural elements are installed on the lower part, which limits designers in the use of lightweight materials.[3]
The weapon is designed to engage enemy personnel at short and medium distances in combined arms combat. Small dimensions allow the sniper to do without secondary weapon, which increases mobility. If necessary, you can use SVCh in close combat. There is a telescopic buttstock with cheekpiece adjustment. Any attachment can be installed on the Picatinny rail along the entire length of the receiver. The rifle is compatible with 10 round magazines from the SVD, and also has proprietary magazines. There are extrended magazines avaliable, for 15 and 20 rounds.[4]
In November 2022, a decision was made to begin purchasing rifles for the needs of the army. The contract for the first batch was signed by the Ministry of Defence.[5] In February 2023 it was reported that the Chukavin sniper rifle began to be mass-produced by Kalashnikov.[6]
Technical characteristics
Variants
- SVCh-308 modification chambered for 7.62x51 mm cartridge.[4][8]
- modification chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum. The receiver will be larger, with a longer barrel and a different muzzle brake. The bolt group of this model is also modified to accommodate the cartridge. The total length of this modification is longer and is 1015 mm.[4][8]
References
- ↑ "Снайперская винтовка Калашникова СВК". www.armoury-online.ru. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ↑ "Снайперская винтовка Чукавина". 21 August 2017. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "Снайперская винтовка Чукавина. СВД выходит на пенсию". Zvezda. 3 December 2019. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "Полуавтоматическая снайперская винтовка Чукавина - СВЧ". www.armoury-online.ru. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ↑ Новости, Р. И. А. (3 November 2022). "Минобороны подписало контракты на поставку новых винтовок на замену СВД". РИА Новости (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ↑ "В "Калашникове" сообщили о начале серийного производства снайперской винтовки Чукавина". TACC. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ↑ "SVCh Sniper Rifle". Modern Firearms. 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- 1 2 "снайперская винтовка СВЧ". Modern Firearms (in Russian). 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
External links
SVCh sniper rifle - Modern Firearms