KSVK 12.7

The KSVK 12.7 (), also known as the Kovrov or Degtyarev sniper rifle, is a 12.7x108mm anti-materiel rifle developed in Russia by the Degtyarev plant for the purpose of counter sniping and penetrating thick walls, as well as light armored vehicles. It is based on the SVN-98 12.7mm experimental rifle.

Design

The KSVK is a bullpup-configured, bolt-action, magazine-fed rifle. It is equipped with a muzzle device which acts as a muzzle brake.

The KSVK is equipped with standard Russian side-mounted scope rail (dovetail), and can be fitted with variety of day and night scopes. Open iron sights are installed for backup or emergency purposes.

Variants

SVN-98 (ÃÂ¡ÃÂÃÂ-98)
KSVK (ÃÂÃÂ¡ÃÂÃÂ)
ASVK (ÃÂÃÂ¡ÃÂÃÂ, army Kovrov large-caliber sniper rifle) Ã¢ÂÂ adopted by Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation under designation 6S8 "KORD" sniper complex (6ÃÂ¡8 ÃÂ«ÃÂÃÂ¾ÃÂÃÂ´ÃÂ») in June 2013 and used by the Syrian Arab Army during the Syrian Civil War.
SBT12M1, a Vietnamese design based on the Russian KSVK with several modifications to fit the local conditions. It is equipped with the also Vietnamese produced N12 optical sight with 10x magnification. Manufactured at Z111 and Z199 factories.
ASVK-M Kord-M: Upgraded version

Conflicts

The KSVK 12.7 has been in the following conflicts:

Users

: ASVK is currently used by units of the Southern, Eastern and Western Military Districts and Northern Fleet. Improved version ASVK-M Kord-M entered service in June 2018.
Russian separatist forces in eastern Ukraine
: Used by the Syrian Armed Forces.
: ASVK-M Kord-M, captured from Russian forces during 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
: SBT12M1, a domestically produced version, featuring modifications to suit local conditions made by Z111 Factory.

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