"VSS" .. a suppressed sniper rifle used by the Syrian Army (PHOTOS +VIDEO)
Sniper rifles are one of the most dangerous light weapons in the world, especially when used by Special Forces soldiers, who have great skills in shooting and hitting targets.
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According to the American website “Militory Factory”, the suppressed Russian sniper rifle (VSS) known as “Vintorez”, uses a heavy subsonic 9×39mm SP5 cartridge and armor-piercing SP6 cartridge, and can fire 850 bullets per minute.
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The rifle was developed in 1987 in the Soviet Union, and is used by the armies of 8 countries, including the Syrian Army.
The bullet is very effective at penetrating body armor, and can hit the target in a range of up to 400 meters.
The rifle has an integral suppressor which gives snipers greater ability to hide during offensive operations against hostile forces.