Dragunov sniper rifle facts for kids
The Dragunov sniper rifle is an sniper rifle that was originally developed by Soviet Union. It is used by twenty-six countries.
The Dragunov uses the 7.62x54mmR cartridge, with a muzzle velocity (The velocity of bullet leaving the rifle) of over 830 meters per second and has a maximum effective range of 1,300 meters with the scope and 1,200 meters with the iron sights.
Images for kids
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A United States Marine receives instruction on the SVD.
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Gold plated Al Kadesiah rifle found in one of Saddam Hussein's palaces, on display at the Parachute Regiment exhibition of the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Gold-plated Al Kadesiah were a common gift for VIPs of the Ba'athist-era Iraqi regime.
See also
In Spanish: Fusil de francotirador Dragunov para niños
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