SV-18

SV-18
Type	Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin	Russia
Production history
Designer	Vladimir Zlobin
Designed	2019
Manufacturer	Kalashnikov Concern
Specifications
Mass	9.1 kilograms (20 lb) (prototype)
Caliber	12.7×108mm 12.7x99mm (.50 BMG)
Action	Bolt-action
Feed system	5 round detachable box magazine

The SV-18 is a Russian bolt-action bullpup anti-materiel rifle designed in 2019 by Kalashnikov Concern.

History

A single-shot breechloading prototype of the SV-18 was first unveiled at ARMY-2017, an annual Russian military trade exhibition. At the next year's ARMY exhibition, the first instance of a magazine-fed, bolt-action design was seen, and the weapon was finalised in 2019.[1]

Design

One of the SV-18's requirements was that it massed less than 10 kilograms, which led to it being designed as a bolt action, as the recoil created would have otherwise caused discomfort. A large muzzle brake is in place to reduce recoil.[2]

The SV-18 contains a rail on top of the receiver, and M-LOK slots on the handguard, for the attachment of accessories.[3]

See also

• KSVK 12.7
• OSV-96
• SV-98

References

1. Onokoy, Vladimir (2019-07-15). "[ARMY-2019] New Russian SV-18 Anti-Materiel Rifle by Kalashnikov". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
2. Onokoy, Vladimir. "Review new SV-18 12.7mm .50 caliber Kalashnikov sniper rifle Army-2019 defense exhibition Russia". YouTube. Defense News TV.
3. D'Costa, Ian (2019-08-30). "This is Kalashnikov's newest .50 cal sniper rifle". Military Times. Retrieved 2021-05-21.