Concern "Kalashnikov" celebrates 95 anniversary of the birth of the outstanding designer of small arms Yevgeny Dragunov
Concern "Kalashnikov" State Corporation Rostec celebrates 95 years since the birth of an outstanding designer of small weapons Eugene Dragunov devoted half a century of his life to the Izhmash plant and brought up more than one generation of designers - gunsmiths. For all the time of work personally, E. F. Dragunov, and also with his participation, created 50 samples of combat and sporting and hunting small arms, about 40 of which were launched into the series. The weapons of Dragunov are still in demand in the power structures of Russia and abroad.
“Evgeny Fedorovich Dragunov occupies a worthy place among famous designers - world-class gunsmiths and is one of the symbols of the Izhevsk weapons school,” noted the first deputy general director of the Kalashnikov Concern, Andrei Semenov. “Today we pay tribute to his many years of work and dedication to his work for the benefit of our country.” During his work in the department of the chief designer, Dragunov personally completed 27 developments and received 7 copyright certificates for inventions. The creative heritage of Dragunov will live and be implemented in the new developments of today's and next generations of the design team of the Kalashnikov Concern.
Among the most famous developments of the designer are the Dragunov self-loading sniper rifle (SVD), which became a regular weapon of army snipers in 1963 and subsequently recognized as the best sniper rifle of the 20th century. SVD is a reliable, accurate and effective rifle that successfully hits targets at distances up to 1000 m. A key advantage of SVD is automatic reloading, which allows you to quickly make a second shot.
In the 2013 year, during the modernization, the rifle received a new barrel and an additional Picatinny rail on the cover of the receiver for installing a modern body kit, as well as a butt with adjustable ergonomics and a folding telescopic bipod. As a result of the modernization, the characteristics of accuracy were significantly improved in the SVD.
As part of the celebration of the 95 anniversary of Dragunov, at the entrance to the Design and Technology Center (KTC) of the Kalashnikov Concern, a solemn laying of flowers took place at the memorial plaque of the outstanding designer.
In the Museum of the Concern "Kalashnikov" (previously - "Izhmash") on an ongoing basis, the current exposition dedicated to E.F. Dragunov and his inventions. Visitors can get acquainted with samples of weapons, official documents, photographic materials and other authentic exhibits from the life of the great designer. The museum is located at: ul. Sverdlov, 32 (Izhevsk).
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