VSK-94

Infobox Weapon
name=VSK-94


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origin=flagcountry|Russia
type=Sniper rifle
is_ranged=yes
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designer=KBP Instrument Design Bureau
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manufacturer=KBP Instrument Design Bureau
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weight=2.8 kg
length=932 mm
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width=83 mm
height=280 mm
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cartridge=9x39mm
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action=Gas-operated, rotating bolt
rate=700 rounds/min
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range=400 m
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feed=20-round detachable box magazine
sights=Telescopic sight, fixed back-up iron sights provided

The 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 the gas-driven operating principle of the 9A-91 with a rotating bolt. The rifle features a stamped steel receiver, skeletonized polymer stock integrated with the pistol grip and a synthetic forearm. The VSK-94 is equipped with a 4x optical sight and standard flip iron sights from the 9A-91.

The threaded barrel is designed to use a specifically designed silencer.

The rifle uses 9x39mm ammunition that consists of PAB-9 armor-piercing, standard jacketed SP-5 and SP-6 rifle cartridges feeding from a 20-round detachable box magazine.

The VSK-94 is in limited use with several law enforcement organizations in Russia.

External links

* [http://www.kbptula.ru/eng/str/strelk/vsk94.htm KBP Instrument Design Bureau - official site]
* [http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn58-e.htm Modern Firearms]