The SVU (Snayperskaya Vintovka Ukorochennaya) is a bullpup conversion of the SVD Dragunov, placing the action behind the pistol grip to reduce overall length. The 17-inch barrel is significantly shorter than the standard SVD but the bullpup layout keeps total length competitive with the full SVD. Used by Russian MVD special forces (OMON) and internal security units requiring a compact sniper capability. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.62x54mmR Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1991, Russia Weight: 9.9 oz Overall length: 35.4" Status: Limited Intended use: sniper, law_enforcement, compact, bullpup