SR-3M Vikhr
SR-3
Overview
SR-3M Vikhr
Left side view of SR-3M Vikhr with suppressor, 30 round magazine and PSO-1 scope.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin -
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Vikhr (nickname)
Russian for "whirlwind"
SR-3 | Spetsialnaya Razrabotka 3
Russian for "special development no. 3"
Variants
SR-3
Early model optimized for concealed carry for VIP protection. Features a smaller forward grip than SR-3M and the metal stock folds over the top. This makes the SR-3 very compact in stowed configuration, but prohibits the use of optics.
SR-3M
Main production model with AS Val style side folding stock, safety and charging handle. This type of stock is much sturdier and allows for a Soviet type sight bracket on the left of the receiver. It also introduced a new handguard with foldable forward grip.
SR-3MP
Updated production model introduced in the 2010's. Features an accessory rail on the feed cover for mounting optics. The stock can be repositioned to the the bottom of the pistol grip, allowing easier use of helmets with ballistic face mask.
Details
Media
SR-3 Vikhr
Russian Alpha Group seen with early model SR-3 Vikhr and its proprietary early type of suppressor.
Source: SpetsnazAlpha
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SR-3MP Vikhr
SR-3MP on display in 2012.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
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SR-3M Vikhr
SR-3M Vikhr (top) with PSO-1 scope and suppressor seen alongside AS Val (center) and VSS Vintorez (bottom).
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
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SR-3 Vikhr
Right side view of early model SR-3 with stock folded over the top of the weapon.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
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SR-3 Vikhr
Right side view of early model SR-3 with stock in extended position.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
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SR-3M Vikhr
Left side view of SR-3M Vikhr with suppressor and PSO-1 scope.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
Copyright: CC BY-SA 4.0
Related articles
9x39mm Soviet
The SR-3M Vikhr fires the 9x39mm Soviet round from the same 10 and 20 round magazines as the AS Val and VSS Vintorez. A 30 round magazine was developed as well.
AS Val
The SR-3 is derived from the AS Val silent assault rifle. The SR-3M is much closer to the AS Val design, using the same side folding stock, sight bracket, charging handle and controls.
9A91
The 9A91 fulfills a similar role as the SR-3 and was developed as a competitor. It featured many of the same disadvantages as the early model SR-3 and is no longer in production.