The timing of the completion of state tests of the Chukavin microwave sniper rifle has been announced

State tests of the new promising Chukavin sniper rifle (SHF), developed to replace the SVD, will be completed by the end of this year. This was reported by the Kalashnikov press service.

The concern explained that at present, prototypes of the new rifle are undergoing state tests in the troops, their completion is planned for the end of this year. Earlier, Kalashnikov planned to start mass production of microwave ovens in 2021.

The new Chukavin sniper rifle (SHCh) was developed by the Kalashnikov concern on the instructions of the Ministry of Defense to replace the outdated Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD). For the first time the microwave oven was shown to the public in 2017 at the Army-2017 forum. The rifle was originally available in three calibers - 7,62x54R, 7,62x51 NATO (also known as .308 Win), and .338 Lapua Magnum (8,6x70 mm). At the same time, in the 7,62x54R caliber, the microwave rifle is fully compatible with magazines from the SVD sniper rifle.

The microwave length, depending on the version, ranges from 995 to 1015 millimeters, and the mass is 4,2 kilograms with an empty magazine and a mounted optical sight. Weapon equipped with a barrel length of 410 millimeters. The microwave oven has an aiming range of 1200 meters.

Meanwhile, Kalashnikov does not intend to forget about the SVD, for which a microwave oven is being prepared to replace. The concern offers options for upgrading the Dragunov sniper rifle using modern materials and solutions, including adaptation for new sights. As stated in the concern, several hundred thousand SVD rifles that have proven their effectiveness are currently in service in the world.

Comments

[Toucan]

The weapon is equipped with a barrel length of 410 millimeters.

Those. the length of the barrel is the same as that of the assault rifle. It seems to me that for a sniper rifle chambered for a much more powerful cartridge, this is very little.

[210ox]

Perhaps this is enough for shooting at a specified distance. The question is still about the quality of the cartridge.

[Alex777]

Barrel length at 7,62, depending on the modification: 410, 460, 565 mm
Barrel length 338: 560 mm.
https://modernfirearms.net/ru/snajperskie-vintovki/snajperskie-vintovki-ru/rossija-snajperskie-vintovki/svch/

[aszzz888]

Chukavin's new sniper rifle (SHF)

A little to the article -

The developers of this weapon reported that the sniper rifle was developed 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 all the load when shooting. The rifle barrel is rigidly mounted on it. This allows you to make the lower part as light as possible, since it will not be subject to vibrations, and the elements installed on it can be made of lightweight polymer materials.

[Mountain shooter]

I did not find anything about the accuracy of Chukavin's rifle. Much better than Dragunov? The barrel is relatively short.

[Vladimir_2U]

Quote: Mountain Shooter

I did not find anything about the accuracy of Chukavin's rifle. Much better than Dragunov

In in, under 7,62x54, does it make sense to fence a garden, under high power, yes, but under the same?

[Anatole Klim]

Quote: Mountain Shooter

I did not find anything about the accuracy of Chukavin's rifle.

The Supreme Commander had already fired from a microwave oven a couple of years ago, they write that he fired five times and hit the target, according to some sources, literally "more than half of the times", according to other sources, 4 times out of 5. For a non-professional it is normal.

[Alexfly]

Something VV sits a little short, could have lengthened the butt, it would have been easier ..

[Alex777]

Quote: Mountain Shooter

I did not find anything about the accuracy of Chukavin's rifle.

When using sniper cartridges, the accuracy of rifle firing in all variants at a distance of 100 m does not exceed 30 mm (1 MOA).
I wrote about the length of the barrel above.

[Alexfly]

Go crazy, what's going on in their heads. We decided to replace the SVD with a barrel length of 610 mm with a microwave oven with 410 ... A battlefield rifle, so to speak. It seems to me that in terms of effectiveness, this is a path to nowhere. Moreover, the SVD is relatively universal, and the new one will suffer from limitations. Or it was made exclusively for NATO cartridges, and the 54R was added, so to speak, for the domestic consumer, for example, the internal troops (400 meters for them just right)

[hagen]

Quote: AlexFly

Go crazy, what's going on in their heads.

It seems to me that something is happening that journalists do not write about and talk about in interviews. Most likely, someday we will hear impressions from users after the arrival of this rifle in the troops. So far, it is only known (the source is not clear) that "the microwave oven was developed taking into account the wishes of snipers of special units of the RF Armed Forces, the FSB of the RF and other power structures of the RF", moreover, "to defeat enemy manpower at short and medium distances in a combined arms battle."

Quote: AlexFly

Or it was made exclusively for NATO cartridges

Three modifications are declared under "54R", "51" and "LM". And there, as the "market" will say ...

[Cat Alexandrovich]

Duc is not for the battlefield, but for hidden wearing on the battlefield.

[Roma 1977]

If in the USSR the Dragunov rifle was considered a universal sniper weapon, then the modern requirements have changed somewhat. Conditional "snipers" began to be divided into snipers themselves, using mainly ultra-precise long-range magazine rifles with a sliding bolt, and into "Marksman", that is, well-aimed shooters in rifle platoons who require more powerful weapons than conventional assault rifles chambered for a low-impulse cartridge. and has the ability to penetrate modern personal protective equipment at a distance of up to a kilometer. That is why the SVD is called outdated - it does not fully satisfy either the first or the second category of snipers.

[Genry]

Quote: Roma-1977

The SVD is called obsolete - it does not fully satisfy either the first or the second category of snipers.

The SVD was outdated due to an unsuccessful layout, where the receiver cover conflicted with the optical sight. And Dragunov still performs their tasks perfectly - the next level of range after the assault rifle.

In Chukavin, in fact, only this flaw was removed.
Chukavin also added the next step in caliber 8,6x70.

Further - only bolts.

[Roma 1977]

And that too. Plus compactness at the level of a conventional assault rifle. Plus the Lapua Magnum cartridge. Calibers for Soviet and NATO standards were created in this rifle only to reduce the cost of operation (and increase its attractiveness in the eyes of poor foreign customers and retrogrades in their own MO). But it would be optimal to use this rifle precisely in the 338 caliber, which sharply exceeds the capabilities of the SVD.

[Alex777]

The Lapua Magnum 338 cartridge has not yet entered service.
And in the West, the army is moving away from it in favor of the Norma Magnum 338.
The outstanding SIG Sauer MG 338 machine gun is already in the Norma Magnum and in general it is considered more convenient for army needs.
So there are options for us.

[Genry]

Quote: Alex777

The Lapua Magnum 338 cartridge has not yet entered service.
And in the West, the army is moving away from it in favor of the Norma Magnum 338.

Nobody leaves anywhere. Don't confuse sniper and machine gun cartridges.

[Alex777]

Before giving advice, you might ask how these 338 cartridges and their bullets differ.

[Genry]

Quote: Alex777

Before giving advice, you may ask how these cartridges and their bullets differ.

You still don’t understand ...
The machine gun is shorter, which makes it easier to feed and facilitates the temperature regime of the barrel.
Sniper rifles are optimized for single shooting.

[Alex777]

The States have already paid attention to the caliber 338.
Both LM and NM will not be put into service at the same time IMHO. As far as I understand, NM will be chosen for many reasons.
By the way, for you:

The SVD was outdated due to an unsuccessful layout, where the receiver cover conflicted with the optical sight.
In Chukavin, in fact, only this flaw was removed.

This is how the microwave differs from the SVD:
https://www.arms-expo.ru/news/novye-razrabotki/rossiyskaya-armiya-vybiraet-rossiyskaya-armiya-vybiraet-novyy-avtomat/
Almost nothing in common, except for the bolt group. She is perfect.

[Genry]

Quote: Alex777

caliber 338.
Both LM and NM will not be put into service at the same time IMHO.

These are different classes of weapons.
NM in the sniper line are in no way suitable, and LM is already of sufficient power - after them only 10x100 makes sense.

[Alex777]

Following the success of the .338 Lapua Magnum as a long range ammunition, Norma decided to develop its own cartridge with similar characteristics. This is the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge, launched in 2009. As conceived by the designers, in terms of its characteristics, the cartridge was supposed to surpass the competitor of the Lapua company (.338 Lapua Magnum), which at that time, as a rule, was loaded with 250 grain bullets. The new .338 Norma Magnum ammunition had a 300 grain Sierra Matchking bullet.

The .338 Norma Magnum cartridge case length is 63,3 mm, which is slightly less than that of the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge (69,2 mm) and almost coincides with the .30-06 Springfield cartridge case length. Compared to the .338 Lapua Magnum, the .338 Norma Magnum has 6,5% less case volume. The overall length of .338 Norma Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum cartridges is the same at 93,5mm.

Quote: Genry

These are different classes of weapons.
NM in the sniper lineup are not suitable in any way

Seriously?
And I believe that the NM was developed taking into account the experience of using the LM and without its disadvantages.
I will not argue further. If interested, you can inquire about the NM bullet shape and flight path. Good luck!

[Genry]

Quote: Alex777

And I believe that the NM was developed taking into account the experience of using the LM and without its disadvantages.

I agree with you that Norma moved to the sniper class and is competing with Lapa ...
Only because they were leveled in total length and a sniper weapon appeared.

But even more put forward a bullet from the sleeve in Norm is its poor balancing during falls / impacts and accelerations of the feeder - possibly skewing / dumping of the bullet.

And the longer case for Lapua means more even burning of the powder and even pressure in the barrel as the bullet moves, which feels like a softer shot with less barrel deflection. And the bullet is sealed close to the center of gravity, which prevents it from skewing on impact and a corresponding change in the accuracy of the shot.

[Alexfly]

The layout of the rifle is due to the influence of the AK on the minds of the generals of that era.

[Alex777]

Quote: Genry

In Chukavin, in fact, only this flaw was removed.

The barrel is mounted differently in the microwave.

[Alexfly]

So the SVD is exactly the rifle of the battlefield, designed to support the platoon in the offensive, destroy machine-gun nests and command personnel ... Yes, of course, an old rifle, but it still meets its requirements today. You can make it more accurate, for example, by making the barrel heavier. But the meaning? Her task is to confidently hit the target up to 700-800m, then not her path.
In my opinion, the bigger problem lies in the development of ammunition. In other countries, primarily in the United States, the choice is huge and amia selects from almost ready-made options that come from a citizen .. In our country, only the Ministry of Defense is engaged in this, because of its bone structure, development is minimal, and what is spat out on the market is called super -super power, usually with mediocre data.

[S. Sergei]

Since it is closer to the machine in terms of weight and dimensions - there are 2 of them in each compartment. Plus 2 RPLs and XNUMX RPGs to rework. This will be power! And the density of fire and precision.

[Genry]

Quote: S. Sergei

Plus 2 RPLs and XNUMX RPGs to rework.

Add a dozen more heavy armored vehicles, with helicopters and strategic bombers.

An infantry squad should only have sufficient firepower for cover, clearing, and special missions. Otherwise, it will lose its advantage in stealth and mobility.
And "firepower" must be generated with the help of mechanized means.

[S. Sergei]

What about the division of pins and Germans into 2 equivalent subgroups? Each has 1 Marksman / Sniper and 1 Machine Gun. It's all in 1 compartment.

[Genry]

Quote: S. Sergei

2 equivalent subgroups? Each has 1 Marksman / Sniper and 1 Machine Gun. It's all in 1 compartment.

It's all easy shooter. Anything more powerful than a grenade launcher is already a burden.

[Operator]

The microwave does not take off - with a gas outlet, the accuracy is plus or minus bast shoes.

[Alexfly]

Here it is expected to be used in fleeting collisions. Self-loading forgives errors at shorter distances. By the way, FAL with optics is still in demand in such situations.

[Peter is not the first]

The presence of a semi-automatic microwave oven can be characterized both positively and negatively, depending on which priority is given, either accuracy or rate of fire.
But the non-working semi-automatic recharging, and judging by the video with Putin, it is, clearly reduces all the advantages of microwave ovens.

[Reserve buildbat]

Self-charging works. Take a closer look at the video. When fired, the liner is heard flying out, and Putin twists the bolt and throws the cartridge (intact) out of the chamber. I took a closer look.

[Peter is not the first]

Yes exactly! Works!
And none of those around him dared to tell the President. Only in the quiet hid the unfired cartridges. This is how the rifle got a five-round one from a ten-shot magazine.

[Reserve buildbat]

I agree, it looks funny
On the other hand, immediately check self-loading and manual reloading.

[Genry]

Quote: Operator

The microwave does not take off - with a gas outlet, the accuracy is plus or minus bast shoes.

Even Dragunov's reloading mechanism, due to the delay, stopped acting on the bullet before it exited the barrel.
In the microwave, everything is the same.

[Alexey RA]

Quote: Operator

The microwave does not take off - with a gas outlet, the accuracy is plus or minus bast shoes.

So she shouldn't shoot for 2 km. This is the same DMR - an infantry shooter's rifle, whose targets are located within 700-800 m. Over the hill in this class are AR-15 clones.

[Operator]

In order to hit the main target at 700 meters, you need to have minute accuracy, which is unattainable for a rifle with a gas engine due to the uncontrolled curvature of the barrel in the place of support on the gas outlet - starting from the second shot in battle.

[Alexey RA]

Quote: Operator

In order to hit the main target at 700 meters, you need to have minute accuracy, which is unattainable for a rifle with a gas engine due to the uncontrolled curvature of the barrel in the place of support on the gas outlet - starting from the second shot in battle.

[sarcasm on]
Moreover, these problems arise only with Russian systems. Racially loyal DMRs such as the FN SCAR SSR (a gas engine with a gas piston housed in a gas block on the barrel) do not suffer from this.
[sarcasm off]

[Operator]

This is your personal opinion.

[Alex777]

Quote: Operator

In order to hit the main target at 700 meters, you need to have minute accuracy, which is unattainable for a rifle with a gas engine due to the uncontrolled curvature of the barrel in the place of support on the gas outlet - starting from the second shot in battle.

It is this shortcoming of the SVD in the microwave that has been corrected, and the microwave still has minute accuracy.

[Operator]

On the first shot - see above.

[Alex777]

Quote: Alexey RA

So she shouldn't shoot for 2 km.

You are wrong. I tested Kalashnikov 338 version at 1200 m - everything went as it should. And 1200 m because this is the maximum range at the factory shooting range.

[vl903]

at medium and short distances, the accuracy is sufficient, the rate of fire is a plus, compactness is a plus, the reliability of the gas outlet is a plus.
hammer and screwdriver do not replace each other. so the bolt and self-loading are good in their own way

[Prjanik]

[senima56]

This rifle has long been awaited in the Army and beyond.