SR-3 Vikhr
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The SR-3 Vikhr is a Russian compact fully automatic assault rifle
chambered for the 9x39mm
subsonic round. It was developed by CNIITochMash
(Central Institute for Precision Machine Building) in the early 1990s. It is based on the AS
silenced assault rifle but lacks an integral suppressor and has a new designed folding stock and cocking handle for ease of concealed carry.
After the adoption of SR-3, the FSB established new operational requirements with a goal to combine the qualities of the SR-3, AS and VSS, resulting in a new variant designated SR-3M (СР-3М). It features a quick detachable suppressor and a redesigned forestock with a collapsible foregrip. The iron sights have also been relocated to the upper front handguard as opposed to being located on the suppressor, apparently for when the gun is used without the suppressor attached. For this weapon was developed a larger 30-round magazine, which can be used also by the AS
and the VSS
.
Assault rifle
An assault rifle is a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are the standard infantry weapons in most modern armies...
chambered for the 9x39mm
9x39mm
The 9x39 mm is a Soviet / Russian rifle cartridge. It is based on the Russian 7.62x39 mm round, but with an enlarged neck to accommodate a 9 mm bullet. The cartridge was designed by N. Zabelin, L. Dvoryaninova and Y. Frolov of the TsNIITochMash in the 1980s...
subsonic round. It was developed by CNIITochMash
TsNIITochMash
TsNIITochMash is an initialism for the Central Research Institute for Precision Machine Building , a Russian industrial design bureau...
(Central Institute for Precision Machine Building) in the early 1990s. It is based on the AS
AS Val
The AS "Val" is a Soviet designed assault rifle featuring an integrated suppressor....
silenced assault rifle but lacks an integral suppressor and has a new designed folding stock and cocking handle for ease of concealed carry.
After the adoption of SR-3, the FSB established new operational requirements with a goal to combine the qualities of the SR-3, AS and VSS, resulting in a new variant designated SR-3M (СР-3М). It features a quick detachable suppressor and a redesigned forestock with a collapsible foregrip. The iron sights have also been relocated to the upper front handguard as opposed to being located on the suppressor, apparently for when the gun is used without the suppressor attached. For this weapon was developed a larger 30-round magazine, which can be used also by the AS
AS Val
The AS "Val" is a Soviet designed assault rifle featuring an integrated suppressor....
and the VSS
VSS Vintorez
The VSS , also called the Vintorez , is a silent sniper rifle developed in the late 1980s by TsNIITochMash and manufactured by the Tula Arsenal...
.
See also
- 9A-919A-91The 9A-91 is a carbine assault rifle currently in use with Russian police forces.The 9A91 is a gas operated, rotating bolt weapon, which utilizes a long stroke gas piston, located above the barrel, and a rotating bolt with 4 lugs. The receiver is made from steel stampings; the forend and pistol...
- ASAS ValThe AS "Val" is a Soviet designed assault rifle featuring an integrated suppressor....
- AK-9AK-9AK-9 is a proposed Russian fully automatic assault rifle chambered for the 9 x 39 mm subsonic cartridge. It is one of the latest models of the popular Kalashnikov rifle series...
- OC-12
- OC-14-4A
- VSK-94VSK-94The VSK-94 is a 9 mm silenced sniper rifle developed by the Russia KBP Instrument Design Bureau as a low-cost alternative to the VSS rifle. The rifle is based on the 9A-91 assault rifle. The VSK-94 was designed to accurately engage unarmored point targets at ranges up to 400 m.The VSK-94 retains...
- VSSVSS VintorezThe VSS , also called the Vintorez , is a silent sniper rifle developed in the late 1980s by TsNIITochMash and manufactured by the Tula Arsenal...
