SKS Russian 7.62mm Semi-Automatic Carbine Rifle
SKS
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Basic Information
Name
SKS Russian 7.62mm Semi-Automatic Carbine Rifle
Designation
SKS
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1950
Description
Hezbollah Proliferation. The SKS is the predecessor to the Russian AK-47. This assault rifle is considered very reliable and it can still be found in large numbers throughout the world. It is the primary weapon for the People's Republic of China's "People's Militia".
Variants
Karabiner-S
East German
Manufacture
Chinese Type 56
Copy
North Korea Type 63
Copy
Yugoslavian M59/66
Copy, w/permanent grenade launcher
System
Alternative Designations
Simonov Semiautomatic Carbine
Proliferation
Hezbollah
Proliferation
Widespread
Action
Short stroke gas piston, tilting bolt, self-loading
Fire Mode
Semi-Automatic
Rate of Fire
35-40 rds/min
Muzzle Velocity
735 m/s
Effective Firing Range
400 m
Feed System
10 round stripper clip,internal box magazine.
Dimensions
Length Overall
1,020 mm
Barrel Length
450 mm (17.7 in)
315 mm (12.4 in) (G3K)
Weight Empty
3.85 kg
Ammunition
M1943 (57N231S)
Type
Ball, steel core
Caliber/Length
7.62x39 mm
Effective Range
350 m
Maximum Range
800 m
Armor Penetration
6 mm
mild steel plate at 300 m
Steel helmet at 1,000 m
Flak vest at 60 m
Muzzle Velocity
718 m/s
M1943 (T-45 or 57N231P)
Type
Ball-Tracer
Caliber/Length
7.62x39 mm
Effective Range
350 m
Maximum Range
800 m
Trace
800 m
Muzzle Velocity
718 m/s
Sights
Sights
Tangent leaf, graduated from 100 to 1,000 meters
Night Sights Available
Night sights are available for the SKS
Note
Hooded post front sight, tangent notch rear sight graduated from 100 to 1,000 meters.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Rifles
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rifles
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.02 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
3.85 kg
Operators (38)
Russia
China
India
Czech Republic
Belarus
Afghanistan
Albania
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Congo, Republic of the
Croatia
Cuba
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Georgia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Hungary
Indonesia
Iraq
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Non-State Actors
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