The Dragunov is a Russian-made sniper rifle that was developed in 1965 and entered service in 1967. It is lighter in weight than its counterparts and its mechanical movement is similar to the mechanical Kalashnikov movement, except that some sniper parts differ from the Kalashnikov in terms of size, and the distinctive thing about this rifle is the hole in the wooden butt, which It has a cheek protector (in some of them), which makes it easier to look with the scope and more comfortable for the sniper. It gas-operated. It is semi-automatic with a magazine that contains 10 rounds, and it has a flame diffuser to reduce recoil and increase the accuracy of the shot.

Type: sniper rifle
Caliber: 7.62 x 54 mm.
Feeding: 10-shot magazine.
Weapon length: 1225 mm.
Barrel length: 622 mm.
Weapon weight: with scope only: 4.3 kg.
Weapon weight with scope and bayonet: slightly more than 4.7 kg.
Helical bores: 4 (full turn at 254 mm).
Shot speed: 830 meters per second.
Range: 1200 meters.
Cooling: with air.