The SVCh, GRAU index 6V14, known as the Chukavin sniper rifle, is a semi-automatic designated marksman and sniper rifle chambered for fully powered cartridges, developed by the Kalashnikov Concern. It is designed to replace the SVD rifle in the armed forces of the Russian Federation. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Classification
Service Status Weapon ClassDesignated marksman and sniper rifle 2 Introduced Year Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category) Connections
Operated By
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Used In
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Sources
1. Wikidata: Chukavin sniper rifle
Wikidata Q113572183, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source 2. Wikipedia: Chukavin sniper rifle
service-status
service = 2023-present
caliber
cartridge = 7.62×54mmR; 7.62×51mm NATO; .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm)
Introduction
is a semi-automatic designated marksman and sniper rifle chambered for fully powered cartridges
Operated By: Russian Armed Forces, Infobox, used_by field
Infobox used_by field: Russian Armed Forces
Used In: Russo-Ukrainian War, Wikipedia article text
According to reports, the Chukavin rifle chambered for 7.62×54mmR is used since 2022 on a limited scale during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
View the SourceChukavin sniper rifle (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q113572183 (P729 service entry): 2023Quote, Wikidata Q113572183 (P729 service entry): 2023
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 2023.
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