The Ministry of Defense is preparing to adopt the microwave sniper rifle developed to replace the SVD

The new Chukavin sniper rifle, developed by the Kalashnikov concern to replace the outdated SVD, has completed state tests and is preparing to be adopted by the Russian army. In the near future, a contract is expected to be signed for the supply of rifles to the troops. This was announced by the president of the concern "Kalashnikov" Alan Lushnikov.

The Ministry of Defense is preparing the documents necessary for the adoption of microwaves into service and the start of mass production. The concern expects to receive a contract for the production of new sniper rifles in the near future. However, no one knows any parameters of the proposed contract yet.

State tests of the Chukavin rifle are completed. Currently, the Russian Ministry of Defense is taking measures to put the rifle into service. As a rule, serial purchases begin after this. As far as I know, there are plans to purchase this rifle

- leads RIA News Lushnikov's words.

As recently reported, at present, special forces and MTR sniper groups have received a Chukavin microwave rifle for testing in combat conditions. For experimental combat operation, a batch of rifles under the domestic sniper cartridge 7,62X54 mm was delivered to the troops. It is noted that the first reviews of the microwave are positive.

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rifle (SHCh) was developed by the Kalashnikov concern on the instructions of the Ministry of Defense to replace the outdated Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD).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 length of the microwave, depending on the version, is from 995 to 1015 millimeters, and the weight is 4,2 kilograms with an empty magazine and an optical sight installed. The microwave has an effective firing range of 1200 meters.

Comments

[spirit]

Let's hope that there will be a quality product. But according to the experience of ak12, where the quality is lame to say the least and it all depends on the batch, fears creep in that the same result will be

[Ramzaj99]

Quote: spirit

Let's hope that there will be a quality product. But according to the experience of ak12, where the quality is lame to say the least and it all depends on the batch, fears creep in that the same result will be

I know for sure that the special forces fired it, compared it with the updated SVD, and the result, to put it mildly, was not in favor of the microwave.

[4ekist]

Ramzaj99 .... and the result, to put it mildly, is not in favor of the microwave.

State tests of the Chukavin rifle are completed.

And what then is the point of adopting a model for service. I think that the specialists in the state commission are sane.

[haron]

Quote: 4ekist

what then is the point of adopting a sample for service.

Possibility to select and change the supply by "knee alteration" and replacement of the main parts Except 338 and magnum like. Constructor based on Upper Geo and Lower Apperr. Trunk to the top. The lower one, as well as the trigger semi, are universal.
In general, this is a stoner theme even before the M16. Didn't stick.
Everything universal is worse than narrowly specialized.
And for the Marxman, there are already dragoons in 762x54 or 308.
Meanings / are hidden by a fog of ideas.

[SKVichyakow]

Quote: Ramzaj99

I know for sure that the special forces fired it, compared it with the updated SVD, and the result, to put it mildly, was not in favor of the microwave.

The MO did not even want to take the Ak-12 for state tests, but they accepted it into service. As if this microwave did not leak out in the same way. A strange feeling is created. Not by washing, the products of the Kalashnikov concern crawl through like a skating.

[Murmur 55]

It is interesting to listen to the reviews of ordinary users and not specialists from concerns, otherwise the Ak-12 was also extolled, and now someone doesn’t like the word at all, someone doesn’t understand how it is better than 74-in the body kit system.

[Piramidon]

The Ministry of Defense is preparing documents...

Estonians are sitting in the Moscow Region, or what? For 5 years they could not make a decision, brakes.

[yuriy55]

Quote: Piramidon

Estonians are sitting in the Moscow Region, or what?

Just there:

[Incvizitor]

We have similar self-loading rifles up to a kilometer or so called carbines, high-precision and long-range sniper rifles, but I still think microwaves are also closer to the "carbine".
If such a working distance is even 1000 m, then it is already very suitable.

[Astra55]

And we have a carbine - a rifle with a shortened barrel, butt.
Sniper rifle - a rifle of increased accuracy.

[Incvizitor]

A friend's son has a professional sniper for sniping. He has bolts, and all these SVDs also call carbines accuracy at a distance of km + is not the same.

[yuriy55]

Nothing has changed for officials. Solid chat.

The new Chukavin sniper rifle ... is being prepared for adoption by the Russian army. Contract is expected to be signed soon

Yes, gentlemen, generals and officials, it’s time to drive shameful brooms ... Kick into retirement or drive out to production and tear in three bows for 17 a month ...

The microwave rifle is designed on the basis of the SVK-2016 rifle. First introduced in 2017 at the military-technical forum "Army".

What could be studied there for five years?
They say correctly that Stalin and Beria are not on you:

During the Great Patriotic War, the Dnieper hydroelectric power station was blown up first by the Soviet and then by the German troops. In 1944, the restoration of the station began, completed in 1950 with the launch of the last hydroelectric unit, while the station's capacity was increased.

[SKVichyakow]

Quote: yuriy55

What could be studied there for five years?

Or maybe they didn’t study all 5 years, but waited for a bribe for acceptance?

[shpon123]

They changed SVD to SVD in body kit. Cool. And it probably costs 3-4 times more.

[paul3390]

I sincerely don’t understand the type of sniper rifle with a 410 barrel .. Yes, even 460 .. It should kick, and the torch is like from a flamethrower. Not to mention the blow to the ears. And the aluminum USM is generally not a very clear solution. For the sake of what all this is - to add a fashionable weaver on top? Duc - and for SVD there are similar solutions ..

[Genry]

Quote: paul3390

She must kick, and the torch is like a flamethrower.

Kick? What has changed: energy or momentum? The patron is the same.

Quote: paul3390

For the sake of what all this is - to add a fashionable weaver on top? Duc - and for SVD there are similar solutions ..

In SVD, after removing the cover, the accuracy of the position of the optical sight relative to the barrel is lost. At Chukavin, the barrel does not separate from the bar and cleaning the weapon does not require subsequent zeroing. This is the main advantage of microwave over SVD.

[paul3390]

At SVD, after removing the cover, the accuracy of the position of the optical sight is lost relative to the barrel

Why did it happen? On the SVD, the sight is actually attached to the side bar .. And by the way, the mod that is in the photo is attached in the same way .. And if the crown is correct, nothing gets lost there when removed. Checked.

[Alex777]

410 mm - the barrel of the civilian version. The army 7,62x54 has a 565 mm barrel.
It's been discussed a hundred times already.
http://bastion-opk.ru/svch-snaiper/

[paul3390]

I do not know where it was discussed - those messages that came across to me - they say exactly that. 565 mm barrel - exists only as one of the options. Considering that the classic SVD 620 .. I had to shoot from both a long and a short Tiger - the difference is still noticeable .. 410 with such a cartridge is generally some kind of perversion. For example, Saiga-308 with a similar barrel left not very positive impressions ..

[Alex777]

Quote: paul3390

410 with such a cartridge is generally some kind of perversion.

410mm is a .308 carbine. Carbine 7,62x54 - 460 mm.
As far as I remember, the SVD has 550 mm. At the microwave - 565 mm.

Quote: paul3390

Saiga-308 with a similar barrel - left not very positive impressions ..

The microwave .308 has a 530 mm barrel, as far as I remember. I don't understand the version.
Version .338 is recognized as in need of serious improvement.

[Alex777]

Quote: Alex777

SVD - 550 mm

620 mm for SVD.

[Romanenko]

This is the Belarusian version in the "skin", a special advantage, with the exception of a simplified body kit for everything that is screwed onto the picattini (weaver), this option does not give, in addition, the weight is almost 1 kg more. The main birthmarks remained virtually unchanged.
In a word, a good tuning, but not what we would like, the microwave is definitely a step forward.

[Disant]

whoever touches the svd will get it in the ears.
uhh-ha-ha
Kalashnikov and co., make drones better - in batches, and we will rejoice.
no need to push through the replacement of the working mechanism

[bandabas]

And now attention. Concern "Kalashnikov" simply crushes all other developments at the level of state commissions. Money. These menegars have nothing to do with the designer.

[Corrosion inhibitor]

And is it still not ready to accept the rest of the mine / defense rifles? So why was it necessary to write so much about what has not brought any benefit in the war so far. ... Or maybe ...
Suvorov bequeathed - to teach a soldier what is needed in the war! ...
Maybe it would be better to write why there are still so many thieves colonels and generals in the army?
Who do not study properly either at school or at a university, but on the other hand they know in advance where and when they will serve as lieutenants, captains, majors and beyond, until they are closer to Moscow ... colonels and generals. And they also know perfectly well how much it costs ... Maybe it was better to write about them - a "democratic" topic, today it concerns everyone, not only Russia?
One enemy is in front, and the other is always behind - it is necessary to write about this today.

[Romanenko]

Quote: "The length of the microwave, depending on the version, is from 995 to 1015 millimeters, and the weight is 4,2 kilograms with an empty magazine and an optical sight installed. The microwave has an effective firing range of 1200 meters."
In what configuration, with what cartridge?
It’s just that there are at least 6 options in the database, I think that each has its own indicators

[Alex777]

At 1200 m, the factory fired .338.
This is the maximum range at the factory shooting range.

[bovi]

also drew attention to the distortion in the article. they sell us that a microwave in a caliber "compatible with SVD" is accepted, then we read 1200 - what ?! The article is perceived purely as a blurring of the topic in favor of the concern. After all, against the backdrop of the tested line from Orsis, not to mention the overloaded production of Labaev, who de facto became desired by "those who are in business."
In this troubled water, the most reasonable thing to do is to keep an eye on who publishes and under what sauce they serve. And the content of the articles ... who believes him literally? - the last survivors of the 90s ?!

[Romanenko]

Our main trouble on the forums and not only on the forums is the lack of competence of journalists who write articles, and sometimes even editors who launch these articles to the people. Many times I came across all sorts of blunders, here, too, blunders, alas. The reason for this is the superficial attitude of the writer of the article to the topic.
Let's hope he learns to write without mistakes.

[Orkraider]

I will say my opinion.
There is a queue for Lobaev’s rifles, and there really aren’t enough of them, but at the same time, the need for close-range snipers is huge.
Top rails are one of the main differences between the Chukavin rifle and traditional AK or SVD systems, where the bolt carrier moves along the bottom rails. At the microwave, the butt of the rifle is on the line of the barrel, the recoil is linear, the automatic rifle has a very soft recoil.
The second plus is the possibility of using various optics, night and thermal imaging attachments, that is, heavy optical sighting systems, improving the ergonomic parameters of the rifle and reducing the dispersion of shots. In SVD, the sights were attached to the side bar, which ties the shooter to the same sight, and also does not give a 100% return of the aiming line.
The third plus is the complex chambered for .338 LAPUA MAGNUM.
The fourth plus is that microwave is much more convenient than SVD.

Provided that the microwave does not block the road for long-range rifles - I personally am for her speedy arrival at the NWO.

[free]

I hope it will be a worthy replacement for the SVD at its distances, it’s good that they kept self-loading, since the bolts are already different distances. By the way, the microwave is a descendant of the M. Kalashnikov sniper rifle - SVK

[Zaurbek]

Give people a fresh sight, a rangefinder for each SVD from storage ....... This is not there, but here everyone has a microwave.

[Reserve buildbat]

"sniper rifle", in which the barrel is almost shorter than that of the AK-74, but the declared range of aimed fire is 3 times higher.