Dragunov



The SVD is a 7.62 mm semi-automatic sniper rifle, developed in the former Soviet Union. It was selected as the winner of a contest that included two competing designs: the first was a rifle designed by Dragunov (designated the SSV-58), and the second – Konstantinov. Extensive testing of both rifles in variable environmental conditions resulted in E. F. Dragunov’s design being accepted into service in 1963. At the same time an initial pre-production batch of 200 rifles was assembled, and from 1964 serial production was carried out at Izhmash. Since then the SVD has become the standard squad support weapon of several countries, including those of the former Warsaw Pact, among them Poland (since 1966). License production of the rifle was established in China (Type 79 and Type 85) and Iraq (as the Al Kadesiah). The weapon’s name is an abbreviation of Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova (Russian: Снайперская винтовка Драгунова) or “Dragunov Sniper Rifle”.

In the single player game, the SVD is a common sniper rifle, used by both the Russian Ultra-Nationalists and OpFor's in the Middle East. It will frequently kill NPC's with one well-aimed shot to the torso.

In multi-player, the Dragunov is a sniper rifle unlocked at Master Gunnery Sargent (lvl 22). Like all sniper rifles, it is only customizable with an ACOG scope. This weapon is basically the same (statistically speaking) as the M21, just with increased damage. Its a semi-automatic and can hold a good amount of ammunition. It is also one of only six weapons with a golden color scheme.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SVD_Dragunov