Note: Before adding to this list, make sure you have checked FPK / PSL Sniper Rifle. The FPK, PSL or Romak is a Romanian AK-derived sniper rifle sometimes used as an ersatz SVD in movies, so an entry which appears to be omitted from this page may well be on that one.
The SVD Dragunov sniper rifle and variants have appeared in the following films, video games and anime, used by the following actors:
SVD Dragunov
SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R
Tiger Carbine with synthetic furnishings used on domestic SVD-M modernized variant - 7.62x54mm R. This is an early Tiger; more recent versions of the Tiger have a completely smooth receiver cover. This Tiger Carbine also has a bayonet lug; the Tiger usually does not have a bayonet lug, though some US imported Tigers come with bayonet lugs.
The SVD, commonly called SVD Dragunov or Dragunov SVD, is a Russian semi-automatic sniper rifle designed by Soviet weapon designer Yevgeny Dragunov. Original military versions of the SVD feature wood furniture, which were later upgraded to synthetic furniture (which also redesigned the stock and added ribs to the handguard). This upgraded version is referred to as "SVD-M" on this wiki, though this is not an official designation by the manufacturer. It is not to be confused with the SVDM, a modernized SVDS variant first produced in June 2018 which features a redesigned side-folding stock, a 21.7-inch barrel, redesigned iron sights, a new 1P88-4 scope and an integral picatinny rail on the receiver cover.
The Tiger, also known as Tigr, is a commercial variant of the SVD produced by Izhmash (now Kalashnikov Concern), and are available in a few different calibers. They typically feature a shortened barrel that lacks the flash hider (though some have all the military features including the military barrel), and come with many different types of stocks and furnitures. These carbines are sold in the United States as well. Early Tigers have a ribbed receiver cover, while more recent Tiger versions have a completely smooth receiver cover.
Specifications
(1963 - present)
- Type: Designated Marksman Rifle
- Weight: 9.48 lb (4.30 kg)
- Length: 48.2 in (122.5 cm)
- Barrel length(s):
- 24.0 in (61 cm)
- 530mm (Tiger Carbine)
- Capacity: 10, 5 round magazines provided with some export versions, rare 20 and 30 round magazines made for SVU-A series
Film
Television
Video Games
Game Title
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Appears as
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Mods
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Notation
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Release Date
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Project IGI: I'm Going In |
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w/ suppressor |
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2000
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Operation Flashpoint |
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w/ camouflage |
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2001
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The Sum Of All Fears |
"SVD" |
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2002
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Conflict: Desert Storm |
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2002
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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin |
SVD Rifle |
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2002
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Project IGI 2: Covert Strike |
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2003
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Vietcong |
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2003
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Freedom Fighters |
Sniper Rifle |
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with incorrect 7-round magazine |
2003
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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne |
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not usable |
2003
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Battlefield: Vietnam |
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2004
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Hitman: Contracts |
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2004
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Shadow Ops: Red Mercury |
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With optional suppressor |
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2004
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Combat Arms |
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2004
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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater |
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2004
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Elite Warriors Vietnam |
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2005
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Close Combat: First to Fight |
Sniper Rifle |
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2005
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Battlefield 2 |
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With synthetic handguard |
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2005
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Project Reality |
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With synthetic & wood furniture, bipod, and optional PSO-1 scope |
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2005
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Vietcong 2 |
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2005
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Hitman: Blood Money |
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2006
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories |
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with incorrect 7-round magazine |
2006
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ArmA: Armed Assault |
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2006
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl |
SVDm2 |
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2007
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7.62 High Calibre |
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Bayonet, bipod, laser module, flahlight module, PSO1-M2 optical scope and 1PN93-4 night sight |
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2007
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare |
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2007
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Blacksite: Area 51 |
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not usable |
2007
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune |
Dragon Sniper Rifle |
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2007
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Alliance of Valiant Arms |
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With synthetic furniture |
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2007
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky |
SVDm2 |
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2008
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 |
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fake replica |
2008
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Far Cry 2 |
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w/ an early M16-style three-point open-front flash hider and the magazine and forend holes of an FPK / PSL |
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2008
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Counter-Strike Online |
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Now also has carbine mode in Zombie 3 (a part of the "Hero's weapon" with M203 grenade launcher); 20-round magazine |
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2008
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Resident Evil 5 |
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2009
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ArmA II |
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2009
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call Of Pripyat |
SVDm2 |
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2009
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 |
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Available only in Campaign mode and Museum level |
2009
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Rogue Warrior |
DRAGUNOV |
With PSL magazine and magazine release |
Strange rail-top scope bracket with non-standard scope |
2009
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Army of Two: The 40th Day |
SVD |
Can be fitted with a variety of stocks, barrels, magazines, scopes, suppressors/muzzle brakes |
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2010
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SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 |
SAS-R |
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2010
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior |
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2010
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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker |
SVD |
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w/ various upgrades |
2010
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Delta Force: Xtreme 2 |
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2010
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GoldenEye 007 (2010) |
Pavlov ASR |
With optional thermal scope and suppressor |
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2010
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Medal of Honor (2010) |
Dragunov SVD |
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single-player only |
2010
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Call of Duty: Black Ops |
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With optional silencer, NPSU night-vision scope, or PSO-1 & PK-AV scopes |
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2010
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NCIS: The Video Game |
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on poster |
2011
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War Inc. Battlezone |
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2011
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 |
Dragunov |
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With black synthetic furniture |
2011
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Karma Online |
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2011
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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D |
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2011
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Jagged Alliance: Back in Action |
Druganoff |
based on an airsoft AK-47 with SVD conversion kit |
holds 20 rounds of 7.62x39mm |
2012
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II |
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2012
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Far Cry 3 |
SVD |
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Visually an SVD but most paint schemes make furnishings synthetic |
2012
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 |
SVD Dragunov |
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2013
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Call of Duty: Ghosts |
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black synthetic furniture |
2013
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DayZ |
SVD |
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Synthetic furniture |
2013
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Ghost Recon: Phantoms |
SVD |
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custom |
2014
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Watch_Dogs |
SVD |
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Synthetic furniture |
2014
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World of Guns: Gun Disassembly |
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6X4 bayonet and cheekplate |
2014
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Survarium |
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2014
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Squad |
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PSO-1 scope |
Wood and synthetic furniture |
2014
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Alekhine's Gun |
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2016
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Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades |
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2016
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Escape from Tarkov |
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seen on official art with the Prapor, Mechanic and Skier traders |
2016
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 |
Dragoon SVD |
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2017
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Ironsight |
SVD |
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2018
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Insurgency: Sandstorm |
SVD |
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2018
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The Division 2 |
SVD |
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2019
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts |
"OFB SVDM" |
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2019
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Ghost Recon Breakpoint |
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2019
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare |
Dragunov |
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2019
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Anime
SVDS
The SVDS is a variant with a shortened barrel and folding stock, intended for paratroopers.
Film
Video Games
Anime
SVU
SVU modernized with black furniture and a bipod - 7.62x54mm R
SVU-A - 7.62x54mm R. Note 3-position fire-selector.
SVU-AS - 7.62x54mm R. Note 3-position fire-selector and bipod.
The SVU (also known as "OTs-03") is the bullpup version of the SVD, developed by TsKIB SOO for Russian special forces. The SVU-A (OTs-03A) is another variant, capable of fully automatic fire, while the SVU-AS (OTs-03AS) is equipped with a bipod. The SVU was introduced in 1991, and entered service three years later, the SVU-A was introduced in 1995.
Films
Television
Video Games
SVDK
Specifications
(2006 - Present)
- Weight: 6.5 kg less telescopic sight
- Feed System: 10-round detachable box magazine
- Fire Modes: Semiautomatic
Video Games
Game Title
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Appears as
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Notation
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Release Date
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Contract Wars |
TKPD Storm / TKPD Sniper |
Modified |
2014
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VS-121
Izhmash VS-121 - 7.62x54mm R
The VS-121 is a modern bullpup sniper rifle based on the SVD from Izhmash. It has the same barrel length as the SVD, unlike the SVU, which has a shorter barrel.
Specifications
(2011 - Present)
- Caliber: 7.62x54mm and 7.62x51mm
- Fire Modes: Semiautomatic
Video Games
Game Title
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Appears as
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Notation
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Release Date
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ArmA III |
Rahim 7.62 |
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2013
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Norinco NDM-86
Norinco NDM-86 - 7.62x54mm R
Norinco NDM-86 - .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO
The Norinco NDM-86 is a Chinese-made clone of the Soviet SVD. There are two versions; one is identical to the original Dragunov SVD (save a somewhat less "clean" finish on metal parts) and fires the 7.62x54mm R cartridge. The .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) version has a more square shaped box magazine. The NDM-86 in 7.62x54mm R was imported between 1986-1989 into the U.S. The .308 version was imported for a longer time due to it being a different caliber than the 'military firearm'.
Film
Title
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Actor
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Character
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Notation
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Date
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The Rundown |
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Hatcher's Marksman |
.308 version |
2003
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Television
Title
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Actor
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Character
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Notation
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Date
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24 |
Michael Massee |
Ira Gaines |
.308 version |
2001
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Video Games
Al-Kadesiah
Al-Kadesiah - 7.62x54mm R
The Al-Kadesiah (also spelt Al-Kadesih) is an Iraqi clone of the SVD Dragunov. While externally similar to the SVD, the Al-Kadesiah shares no parts with the original SVD. The most distinctive component of the Al-Kadesiah is its magazine, which features a palm tree pattern on both sides.
Video Games
How to tell an SVD from a PSL
SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R. Shorter exposed part of gas piston, no visible dividing line in the handguard (it splits into two side-pieces rather than a top and bottom), thinner bent safety lever, bayonet lug mounted on front sight, dust cover retaining lever above the pistol grip on the right side rather than AK push-button, no "X" stamping on magazine, gap between magazine well and front of trigger guard, hooded front sight, top of stock in-line with bore axis.
Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R. Note longer exposed part of the gas piston, two-piece AK-style handguard, straight safety lever, bayonet lug mounted on barrel behind front sight, AK-style receiver with dust cover retaining button at rear, "X" shaped stamping on the magazine, magazine located immediately in front of the trigger guard rather than some distance ahead, open front sight, diagonal stock.
See Also