SKS — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The SKS is a semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62×39mm, introduced in 1945. It uses a gas-operated action, a fixed internal magazine loaded by stripper clips, and a wooden stock.
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1945 |
| Caliber | 7.62×39mm |
| Weight (unloaded) | 4.476 kg |
| Length | 977 mm |
| Barrel length | 448 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 10 rounds |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 400 m |