The [b]SVD[/b] (Russian: Снайперская винтовка Драгунова, СВД) is a Soviet 7.62×54mmR semi-automatic [[sniper rifle]], designed in 1963 by Yevgeny Dragunov. Having a reliable short-stroke gas piston system, the SVD is not based on the [[kalashnikov rifle|AK]] despite similar appearance. It is issued with a standard PSO-1 [[scope|telescopic sight]] and standard 10-round [[magazine (weapon)|magazine]].

The original SVD is identifiable by its pistol grip integrated with the buttstock, and two-piece front handguards with long rectangular perforations, while their length leaves the gas tube exposed.
This tag also applies to the modernized [b]SVDM[/b], which has all-black furniture and triangular folding stock. 

h4. See also
* [[Dragunov SVU]]
* [[List of Weapons]]
* [[PSL Romak]]
* [[SVD (Girls' Frontline)]]
* [[Tabuk]]
* [[Zastava M70]]

h1. External links
* "Wikipedia: SVD (rifle)":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SVD_(rifle)
SVD ドラグノフ Dragunov Драгунов СВД