History

The Izhmash Snaiperskaya Vintovka Dragunova (abbreviated SVD, meaning "Dragunov Sniper Rifle") is a 7.62x54mmR semiautomatic sniper rifle intended for engaging moving targets. It was developed in the Soviet Union by Evgeniy Fedorovich Dragunov. 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).
In the single player game, the SVD is a common sniper rifle, used by both the Russian Ultra-Nationalists and OpFor in the Middle East. It will frequently kill NPCs with one well-aimed shot to the torso.

Singleplayer

The Dragunov is used by Ultranationalists, Loyalists, and OpFor. It is the most frequent sniper rifle and is used in most levels.

Multiplayer

Accuracy: 7 / 12
Damage: 9+ / 12
Range: 12 / 12
Fire Rate: 6 / 12
Mobility: 8 / 12
Clip Size/Reserve Ammo: 10/20
Recoil: high vertical/random
Reload Time: 2.75 Seconds / 3.5 seconds empty.
Damage: 70
Range: 4000-5000
Rate of Fire: 1200 RPM Single
Penetration: Large / Large Bullet
Location Damage Multiplier: Head (1.5) / Neck: (1.1) / Torso: (1.1) / Stomach: (1.0) / Limbs (1.0)
Hip Accuracy: Stand (10-15) / Crouch (9.5-14) / Prone (9-13)
Unlocked at lvl 22

This weapon is capable of dropping an enemy in one shot without stopping power if shot in the torso or above. It is also one of the six weapons that can have a golden color scheme.

This gun has an essentially direct tradeoff with the M21: the Dragunov has more power, but the M21 has smaller recoil. If you try pulling off rapid shots with the Dragunov in the same way you would with the M21, be prepared to compensate for the considerable vertical recoil.

Challenges