Weapons

This page lists all of the weapons of Escape from Tarkov. Weapons primarily determine the ease of acquiring targets and dispatching them, with the actual damage determined by the ammunition used.

Primary firearms
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 * Image
 * Cartridge
 * Description
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Assault rifles
Assault rifles are selective-fire rifles that use an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. They are extremely efficient and are best used from medium to long ranges.
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 * AKM
 * AKM.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * Modernized 7.62mm Kalashnikov, adopted in 1959 to replace AK as a standard service weapon of the Soviet Army. Main differences, compared to AK: enhanced accuracy range, lower weight, new stock, trigger, hammer retarder, muzzle compensator, and other design changes aimed at improving the efficiency of the rifle.
 * AK-74N
 * AK-74N_5.45x39mm_assault_rifle.png
 * 5.45×39mm
 * Kalashnikov 5.45 mm assault rifle, developed in 1970 by M.T. Kalashnikov, became further evolution of AKM due to adoption on the new 5.45x39 ammunition by the military. The key design difference from the standard AK-74 is a side mount for optical and night scopes.
 * AS VAL
 * AS_VAL.png
 * 9×39mm
 * AS VAL (avtomat Specialniy, Special Automatic Rifle) - silenced automatic rifle with integral suppressor designed for special forces units. Developed in TSNIITockMash on the VSS Vintorez platform.
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 * 9×39mm
 * AS VAL (avtomat Specialniy, Special Automatic Rifle) - silenced automatic rifle with integral suppressor designed for special forces units. Developed in TSNIITockMash on the VSS Vintorez platform.
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Assault carbines
A carbine is a rifle but has a shorter barrel than regular-size rifles. This helps them to be easier to handle. What differentiates assault carbines and carbines under the semi-automatic rifles category are that assault carbines are both selective-fire and use detachable magazines.
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 * AKS-74U
 * Kalashnikov_AKS-74U_5.45x39.png
 * 5.45×39mm
 * Reduced version of AKS-74 assault rifle, developed in the early 80s for combat vehicle crews and airborne troops, also became very popular with law enforcement and special forces for its compact size. Mod.N (night) is equipped with a dovetail mount for the night scopes.
 * AKS-74UN
 * Kalashnikov_AKS-74UN_5.45x39.png
 * 5.45×39mm
 * Reduced version of the AKS-74 assault rifle, developed in the early 80s for combat vehicle crews and airborne troops, also became very popular with law enforcement and special forces for its compact size. Mod.N (night) is equipped with a dovetail mount for the night scopes.
 * AKS-74UB
 * Kalashnikov_AKS-74UB_5.45x39.png
 * 5.45×39mm
 * Special version of the AKS-74U, modification B (silences) is issued, by default, with a dovetail scope mount, a suppressor device, and special sights designed for firing subsonic ammunition.
 * M4A1
 * Colt M4A1 5.56x45 Assault Rifle.png
 * 5.56×45mm NATO
 * Colt M4A1 - an assault rifle (carbine), designed in the USA on the basis of AR-15 platform for 5.56x45 NATO cartridge. It was developed primarily for use by vehicle operators and fireteams, who required a more compact and lighter weapon than a standard full-length rifle, but using the same ordnance. However, US SOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) was soon to adopt the M4A1 for all subordinate units, followed by general introduction of M4A1 into service in the US Army and Marine Corps.
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 * Colt M4A1 5.56x45 Assault Rifle.png
 * 5.56×45mm NATO
 * Colt M4A1 - an assault rifle (carbine), designed in the USA on the basis of AR-15 platform for 5.56x45 NATO cartridge. It was developed primarily for use by vehicle operators and fireteams, who required a more compact and lighter weapon than a standard full-length rifle, but using the same ordnance. However, US SOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) was soon to adopt the M4A1 for all subordinate units, followed by general introduction of M4A1 into service in the US Army and Marine Corps.
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Semi-automatic rifles
Also known as a self-loading rifle or auto-loading rifle, semi-automatic rifles are self-loading firearms with long barrels that fires a round every time the trigger is pulled. This list includes both rifles and carbines.
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 * SKS
 * Simonov_Semi-Automatic_Carbine_SKS_7.62x39.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * Soviet semi-automatic carbine designed by Sergei Simonov for 7.62x39 cartridge and known abroad as SKS-45. Immensely popular both in CIS countries and in the West, this weapon is still in active service in some countries in form of various copies and modifications. This particular specimin comes from extended storage warehouses of Tula Arms Plant and haven't yet undergone the civilian weapon normalization procedure.
 * OP-SKS
 * Simonov_Semi-Automatic_Carbine_SKS_7.62x39_Hunting_Rifle_Version.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * The Molot OP-SKS Carbine is the hunting rifle version of the SKS, designed for loading with the 7.62x39mm, the most popular ammunition. The weight and dimensions make the carbine ergonomic for shooters of any age and height. It has been used for all types of traditional Russian hunting for more than 50 years. Tested on predators in Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, Middle East. What makes the OP-SKS different than the standard SKS, other than its birch color and not a dark brown, is that it is able to mount dovetail optics unlike the standard SKS.
 * VPO-136
 * VPO-136.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * Semi-automatic hunting carbine of 7.62x39 mm caliber. It was created on the platform of Klashnikov (AKM) and has an identical appearance, weight, and dimensions. Designed for professional and amateur hunting of medium and big game, as well as sporting use.
 * Saiga-9
 * Saiga-9.png
 * 9×19mm
 * The semi-automatic Saiga-9 carbine was developed as a variant of PP-19-01 Vityaz-SN for the civilian market and designed for purposes of shooting sports and plinking.
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 * Saiga-9.png
 * 9×19mm
 * The semi-automatic Saiga-9 carbine was developed as a variant of PP-19-01 Vityaz-SN for the civilian market and designed for purposes of shooting sports and plinking.
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Submachine guns
Compact firepower effective at short to medium ranges, especially in close quarters.
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 * MP5
 * Heckler_&_Koch_MP5_9x19mm_SMG.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * HK MP5 9x19 submachinegun with Navy 3 Round Burst firing mechanism version, which features three-round cutoff. Widely acclaimed model of a submachinegun, primarily known as weapon of GSG9 and similar forces of the world, and famous through frequent appearance in movies and video games.
 * MPX
 * SIG_MPX_9x19mm_SMG.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * SIG MPX boasts the unprecedented operation speed in the familiar form factor of the AR platform. Short-stroke gas piston allows SIG MPX to use the full range of 9 mm ammunition without any adjustments to the gas valve. Full-sized mount provides the means of installing a wide range of scopes and sighting devices.
 * PP-91 "Kedr"
 * PP-91_Kedr_9x18PM_SMG.png
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * The PP-91 Kedr SMG was developed in the early 90's by the order of Ministry of Internal Affairs and is now produced at Ziatoust machinery plant (Zlatoustovvskiy Mashinostroitelnyl Zavod ZMZ). At the moment, it is a service weapon of almost all Russian law enforcement forces.
 * PP-91-01 "Kedr-B"
 * PP-91-01_Kedr-B_9x18PM_SMG.png
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * A rare silenced version of the PP-91 Kedr SMG, denominated as PP-91-01 Kedr-B.
 * PP-9 "Klin"
 * PP-91-01_Kedr-B_9x18PM_SMG.png
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * A rare silenced version of the PP-91 Kedr SMG, denominated as PP-91-01 Kedr-B.
 * PP-9 "Klin"
 * PP-9 "Klin"
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * A further evolution of the Kedr SMG for new 9x18 PMM cartridge, designated as PP-9 Klin. It has been manufactured since 1996 until 2002 by the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
 * PP-19-01 Vityaz SN
 * PP-19-01 Vityaz SN
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * Russian submachinegun based on the AKS-74U design. Standard-issue for many law enforcement and military units of the Russian Federation.
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Shotguns
Extreme firepower at short ranges. At long ranges, you might as well be throwing stones and shouting.
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 * Saiga-12
 * Saiga-12
 * 12×70mm
 * Semi-automatic 12ga carbine with folding stock and firing mechanism safety lock that only allows firing from extended stock position. Features short 430mm barrel.
 * МR-133
 * МR-133
 * 12×70mm
 * Multi-shot, smoothbore MR-133 pump-action shotgun produced by IzhMekh. Reliable and practical hunting and self-defence weapon. Considered unique in its class for having a slide stop.
 * MP-153
 * MP-153_12ga_semi-automatic_shotgun.png
 * 12×70mm
 * Smoothbore multi-shot. MP-153 shotgun, produced by Izhmekh. Reliable and practical hunting and self-defence weapon.
 * VPO-209
 * Vepr AKM.png
 * .366 TKM (Techkrim 9.55×39mm)
 * VPO-209 was created on the platform of Klashnikov (AKM) and has an identical appearance, weight, and dimensions.Hammer type firing mechanism administers single shots and setting the safety to locked. Amo is fed by detachable box magazine.
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 * VPO-209 was created on the platform of Klashnikov (AKM) and has an identical appearance, weight, and dimensions.Hammer type firing mechanism administers single shots and setting the safety to locked. Amo is fed by detachable box magazine.
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Sniper Rifles
Weapons optimized for high accuracy and firepower at very long ranges. Don't try close combat with them.
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 * VSS Vintorez
 * Special Sniper Rifle VSS Vintorez.png
 * 9×39mm
 * VSS (Vintovka Sniperskaya, Special Sniper Rifle) - suppressed sniper rifle with an integral suppressor, designed in the 80s in TSNIITochMash Institute for the needs of special-purpose teams and task forces.
 * SV-98
 * SV-98_bolt-action_sniper_rifle.png
 * 7.62×54mmR
 * SV-98 is a Russian sniper rifle developed in 1998-2000 by a group of weapon engineers led by V.Stronskly. Serially produced by IzhMash group. It is a magazine-fed bolt-action rifle, designed to engage military personnel at distances of up to 1000 m.
 * DVL-10
 * SV-98 is a Russian sniper rifle developed in 1998-2000 by a group of weapon engineers led by V.Stronskly. Serially produced by IzhMash group. It is a magazine-fed bolt-action rifle, designed to engage military personnel at distances of up to 1000 m.
 * DVL-10
 * DVL-10
 * 7.62×51mm NATO
 * DVL-10 is a lightweight, compact, and silenced rifle in proprietary and current military subsonic calibers and has been developed for special service ad combat missions where exceptional accuracy and range are needed. Equipped with a standard Lobaev foldable butt-stock and Lobaev Hummer Barrels stainless steel match-grade barrel.
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Sidearms
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Handguns
Backup weapons with excellent ergonomics, but generally very low stopping power.
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 * Image
 * Cartridge
 * Description
 * TT Pistol
 * TT Pistol
 * TT Pistol
 * 7.62×25mm Tokarev
 * A legendary pistol. It has seen numerous military conflicts and is still being in service in the certain spots of our planet, in one modification or another. This one is a classic TT-33, the most mass-produced version. It features Browning short-recoil tilting-barrel system, but very different otherwise - purposefully simple, single-action, no safety measures except half cock notch, it is able to withstand horrible operating abuse. Thanks to powerful 7.62x25 cartridge and relatively long barrel, TT boasts high muzzle velocity, penetration and impressive accuracy, even over long distances.
 * PM Pistol
 * PM Pistol
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * The time-proven PM, due to the ubiquitous spread of both pistol and ammo it is still being used by Russian Spetznaz, thanks to exceptional reliability, light weight and compact size. The only serious drawback is its lack of a knockdown power.
 * PM (t)
 * PM_(t)_9x18PM_pistol.png
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * The semi-mythical PM with extended barrel and suppressor mount threading. Some claim it was a limited series manufactured in Bulgaria, others insist on DDR, and some are even prone to think of it as a handcrafted upgrade. How did it end up in the Norvinsk region, no living soul can tell.
 * PB
 * PB_9x18PM_silenced_pistol.png
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * PB silenced pistol (GRAU Index 6П9) was designed for the purposes of army reconnaissance groups and USSR KGB personnel and introduced into service in 1967. Still operated nowadays by FSB special forces and internal troops of Ministry of Internal Affairs.
 * P226R
 * P226R_9x19_pistol.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * The SIG Sauer P226R is a full-sized, service-type pistol made by SIG Sauer, a standard service weapon of Navy SEALs. Chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum, features a Picatinny rail mount on the underside of a frame.
 * MP-443 "Grach"
 * Yarygin_MP-443_Grach_9x19_pistol.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * Russian-produced semiautomatic 9х19 pistol, a service weapon of Russian army, special forces of Ministry of internal affairs and other defence and law enforcement agencies.
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 * Yarygin_MP-443_Grach_9x19_pistol.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * Russian-produced semiautomatic 9х19 pistol, a service weapon of Russian army, special forces of Ministry of internal affairs and other defence and law enforcement agencies.
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Melee weapons
Tools for improvised field surgery on unwilling patients.
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 * ER Fulcrum Bayonet
 * ER Fulcrum Bayonet


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 * Extrema Ratio developed its Fulcrum knife by the order of Italian Alpine Troops Headquarters, who required a multipurpose knife suitable for the infantry, a knife that could be used in any action and that could successfully solve any type of problem even where more specialized equipment proved inadequate. It was so successful that the multipurpose knife then led to the development of the Fulcrum Bayonet, which had the same characteristics but could be fixed to the issued rifle.
 * Gerber Downrange Tomahawk
 * Gerber_Downrange_Tomahawk.png
 * Tactical tomahawk, multitool and breaching tool, all-in-one solution.
 * Bars A-2607- Damascus
 * Bars A-2607- Damascus
 * Bars A-2607- Damascus


 * A Bars knife A-2607, manufactured of damascus steel with wenge handle and brass guard. Made with pristine Damascus steel.
 * Bars A-2607- 95x18
 * Bars_A-2607-_95x18.png
 * A Bars knife A-2607, forged of 95x18 steel with fine wood handle and brass guard.
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Throwable Weapons
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Fragmentation Grenades

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 * Image
 * Description
 * RGD-5
 * RGD-5_hand_grenade.png
 * RGD-5 (Distance Hand Grenade, mod. 5) is classified as antipersonnel fragmentation time-delayed offensive hand grenade. Igniter delay time 3,2—4,2 seconds. Due to offensive type of the grenade, fragments are relatively light and have a smaller radius of dispersion.
 * F-1
 * RGD-5_hand_grenade.png
 * RGD-5 (Distance Hand Grenade, mod. 5) is classified as antipersonnel fragmentation time-delayed offensive hand grenade. Igniter delay time 3,2—4,2 seconds. Due to offensive type of the grenade, fragments are relatively light and have a smaller radius of dispersion.
 * F-1
 * F-1
 * F-1 hand grenade (GRAU Index 57-Г-721) is an anti-personnel fragmentation defensive grenade, designed for neutralizing enemy personnel in the defensive combat. Due to its significant fragmentation radius, it should only be thrown from behind cover.
 * M67
 * M67 Hand grenade.png
 * M67 grenade (M67 Fragmentation Hand Grenade) is an American hand grenade, designed for antipersonnel combat purposes and adopted in 1969 by the army of the United States.
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Upcoming weapons
This section includes weapons confirmed to be in development but not currently present in any public alpha, beta, or release builds. *Items in italics have been confirmed by the developers but have not yet been revealed in screenshots, while items in bold have been revealed. {| class="wikitable"
 * Name
 * Image
 * Cartridge
 * Status
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Primary Weapons

 * Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR)
 * Acr placeholder.jpg
 * 5.56x45mm NATO
 * Source needed
 * AK-100 Series
 * AK-105 placeholder.jpg
 * 5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x39mm
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * AK-12
 * ak-12 placeholder.jpg
 * 5.45x39mm
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * G3 Series
 * g3 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62x51mm
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * SVT-40
 * svt-40 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62x54mmR
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * RPK Series
 * rpk-74 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62x39mm (RPK), 5.45x39mm (RPK-74),(RPK-16)
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * Mosin-Nagant
 * mosin-nagant develop.jpg
 * 7.62x54mmR
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * KRISS Vector
 * kriss vector.jpg
 * 9x19mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 9x21mm, 10mm Auto, .357 SIG
 * Confirmed with Screenshots
 * Baikal MP-43E-1C
 * [[file:mp-43 develop.jpg|frameless]]
 * 12×70mm
 * Removed Indefinitely
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 * kriss vector.jpg
 * 9x19mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 9x21mm, 10mm Auto, .357 SIG
 * Confirmed with Screenshots
 * Baikal MP-43E-1C
 * [[file:mp-43 develop.jpg|frameless]]
 * 12×70mm
 * Removed Indefinitely
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Sidearms

 * Chiappa Rhino 20/40/50/60DS
 * chiappa rihno final.jpg
 * .357 Magnum, 9x19mm, .40 S&W, 9x21mm
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * Glock 17
 * glock 17 develop.jpg
 * 9x19mm
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * M1911
 * m1911 develop.jpg
 * .45 ACP
 * Confirmed, but not officially revealed
 * SR1M Gyrza
 * [[file:sr1m develop.jpg|frameless]]
 * 9x21mm
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * Stechkin Automatic Pistol (APS)
 * APS develop.jpg
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * Confirmed with screenshots
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 * Stechkin Automatic Pistol (APS)
 * APS develop.jpg
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * Confirmed with screenshots
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Grenade Launchers
Despite being present in pre-alpha and alpha stages of the game, it was later removed due to bugs and glitches.


 * GP-34
 * Ak74_render.jpg
 * 40x53mm
 * Temporarily removed
 * M203
 * m203 placeholder.jpg
 * 40x46mm SR
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
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 * Confirmed, but not revealed
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Throwing Weapons
Light belt fed machine guns, heavy machine guns, and rocket launchers are also planned.
 * RDG-2B
 * rdg-2b.jpg
 * Smoke Grenade
 * Confirmed with screenshots
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Unconfirmed Weapons
This section includes weapons that are speculated to be in development, but are unconfirmed by the developers.

Assault Rifles

 * HK416C - There are two recordings in the game files of the HK416C.

Battle Rifles

 * M14 - A single firing sound of the M14 is present in the game files.                                      M14 Firing Sound [[File:m14_fire2.ogg]]


 * SCAR-H - There are a three recordings in the game files of the SCAR-H.

Personal Defense Weapons

 * KAC PDW - Several sounds are present in the game files. These sounds are identical to the KAC PDW in Contract Wars.