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Chukavin sniper rifle

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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/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
7.62x51mm NATO 1
Caliber
7.62x54mmR 1
Caliber
.338 Lapua Magnum 1
Service Status
In Service 1
Weapon Class
Designated marksman and sniper rifle 1
Introduced Year
2023 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Rifle 1
Connections

Operated By

Russian Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Chukavin sniper rifle

Used In

Russo-Ukrainian War, Wars
Source Wikipedia: Chukavin sniper rifle
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Manufactured By

Kalashnikov Concern

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Chukavin sniper rifle
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Chukavin sniper rifle
  • Article text
    Some rifles were supplied in December 2023.
  • Infobox: cartridge
    7.62×54mmR 7.62×51mm NATO .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm)
  • Infobox: service
    2023-present
  • Lead section
    The SVCh (СВЧ; Russian: Снайперская Винтовка Чукавина, romanized: Snayperskaya Vintovka Chukavina, lit. 'Chukavin Sniper Rifle'), GRAU index 6V14, is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle/sniper rifle chambered for fully powered cartridges developed by the Kalashnikov Concern.
  • Operated By: Russian Armed Forces, Infobox: used_by
    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.
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2. Wikidata: Chukavin sniper rifle
Wikidata Q113572183, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Chukavin sniper rifle (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q113572183 (P729 service entry): 2023
Quote, Wikidata Q113572183 (P729 service entry): 2023
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 2023.
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