PSS, Silenced Pistol
The 7.62 mm PSS is an individual weapon for special forces units. It is used for silent and flashless fire under the conditions of concealed attack and defence.
The original design of the pistol and ammunition allows to use the pistol without a removable silencer providing smaller dimensions.
The pistol is automatically reloaded after each shot. The design of the striker and trigger mechanism makes it possible to deliver single shot fire both with preliminary cocking of the hammer and automatically. Safe handling is ensured by the safety catches which rule out a discharge when the trigger is accidentally depressed or when the pistol is dropped.
The silencing capability is achieved generally due to the special design of the ammunition. The sound level of the shot is comparable to that of an air gun. The effective range of specially designed SP-4 cartridges is up to 50 m. The bullet penetrates a vertically arranged 2 mm steel plate or standard army helmet at a distance of 25 m retaining its lethal effect.
Basic Characteristics
| Calibre, mm |
7.62 |
| Muzzle velocity, m/s |
200 |
| Sighting range, m |
50 |
| Cartridge, mm |
7.62 x 41 |
| Weight, kg: |
|
| with empty magazine |
0.7 |
| with loaded magazine |
0.85 |
| Magazine capacity, rds |
6 |
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