7.62x54mm
The 7.62×54mmR is a rimmed rifle cartridge developed by the Russian Empire in 1891. It is one of the oldest military cartridges still in use today, commonly employed in machine guns and sniper rifles. Originally designed for the Mosin-Nagant rifle, it has been widely used by Soviet and Russian military forces in various conflicts. Known for its long-range effectiveness and stopping power, the 7.62x54mmR is often compared to other full-power cartridges like the .30-06 Springfield. Its enduring legacy is due to its versatility and widespread adoption in Eastern Europe and Asia.
| Factions | Weapon | Icon | Classes | Ammo | Damage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Headshot | |||||
 VC |
 AVT-40 |
 |
 Assault |
15+1 / 45 | 44 | 105 |
VC |
 DP-28 |
 |
 Gunner |
47 / 96 | 43 | 103 |
VC |
 Mosin-Nagant M38 |
 |
Assault |
5 / 15 | 65 | 156 |
VC |
 Mosin-Nagant M91/30 |
 |
Assault Sniper |
5 / 15 | 65 | 156 |
VC |
 Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU |
 |
Sniper |
5 / 15 | 65 | 156 |
VC |
 RP-46 |
 |
Gunner |
74 / 148 | 43 | 103 |
VC |
 SVD |
 |
Sniper |
10+1 / 30 | 45 | 108 |
VC |
 SVT-40 PU |
 |
Sniper |
10+1 / 30 | 44 | 105 |
HISTORY
The 7.62x54mmR cartridge, developed by the Russian Empire in 1891, has remained in use for over a century due to its versatility and reliability. Originally designed for the Mosin-Nagant rifle, it later found a prominent role in Soviet machine guns and sniper rifles. By the time of the Vietnam War, the Soviet Union was supplying communist forces in North Vietnam with weapons chambered in this cartridge, including the PK machine gun and the SVD Dragunov sniper rifle. Older Weapons included WW2 soviet weapons like the DP-28 and AVT-40. These weapons proved effective in the hands of North Vietnamese soldiers, offering superior range and firepower compared to the smaller 5.56mm rounds used by U.S. forces.
During the Vietnam War, the 7.62x54mmR’s heavy, powerful round was particularly useful in jungle warfare, where it could penetrate dense foliage and cover. Despite its age, this cartridge played a key role in communist victories, underscoring the continued effectiveness of Soviet-supplied weaponry during the Cold War.
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