| VSS | |
|---|---|
 The VSS Vintorez Sniper rifle with PSO-1 scope | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1987–present |
| Used by |  Russia
Spetsnaz, MVD Internal Troops
|
| Wars | Soviet war in Afghanistan, Chechen Wars, 2008 South Ossetia war |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Petr Serdjukov |
| Manufacturer | Tula Arms Plant |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.6 kg (5.73 lb) |
| Length | 894 mm (35.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Cartridge | 9x39mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 800–900 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 290 m/s (951 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 600 m |
| Feed system | 10 or 20-round detachable boxmagazine |
| Sights | PSO-1-1 telescopic sight and iron sights |
Monday, February 4, 2013
VSS Vintorez
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