Weapons

Weapons are your primary survival tool. Almost all weapons are entirely modular, so they can be fitted for different situations.

This page lists all of the weapons in Escape from Tarkov categorised by the skill they contribute EXP towards.

Primary weapons
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Assault rifles
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Description
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 * AKS-74U
 * Aks74u.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.
 * AKS-74UN
 * Aks74un.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
 * Aks74ub.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.
 * AK-74N
 * Akn.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.
 * M4A1
 * M4a1.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.
 * Vepr KM/VPO-136
 * Vpo136.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.
 * 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.
 * AKMN
 * Akmn.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * AKMN (with NSPUM-AKMN2 scope) is a small arms system consisting of a modified AKM with dovetail mount for installation of the night vision scopes of NSP familiy - NSP-2/3/3A, NSPU, NSPUM.
 * AKMS
 * Akms.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * AKMS (GRAU Index - 6P4) is a variant of the AKM with folding shoulder piece (stock). Folds forward-down, under the handguard. Designed specifically for airborne troops.
 * Vepr AKM/VPO-209
 * Vpo209.png
 * .366 TKM
 * 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. Ammo is fed by detachable box magazine.
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 * AKMS
 * Akms.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * AKMS (GRAU Index - 6P4) is a variant of the AKM with folding shoulder piece (stock). Folds forward-down, under the handguard. Designed specifically for airborne troops.
 * Vepr AKM/VPO-209
 * Vpo209.png
 * .366 TKM
 * 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. Ammo is fed by detachable box magazine.
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Assault carbines
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Description
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 * SKS
 * Sks.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 specimen comes from extended storage warehouses of Tula Arms Plant and haven't yet undergo the civilian weapon normalization procedure.
 * OP-SKS
 * Opsks.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * Molot OP-SKS Carbine is designed for loading with 7,62×39 - 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.
 * AS VAL
 * Asval.png
 * 9×39mm
 * AS VAL (Avtomat Specialniy, Special Automatic Rifle) - silenced automatic rifle with integral suppressor designed for special forces units. Developed in TSNIITochMash 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 TSNIITochMash on the VSS Vintorez platform.
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Submachine guns
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Description
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 * PP-91 "Kedr"
 * Kedr.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"
 * Kedrb.png
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * A rare silenced version of the PP-91 Kedr SMG, denominated as PP-91-01 Kedr-B.
 * PP-9 "Klin"
 * Klin.png
 * 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.
 * Saiga-9
 * Saiga9.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * Semi-automatic Saiga-9 carbine was developed as a variant of PP-19-01 Vityaz-SN for civilian market and designed for purposes of shooting sports and plinking.
 * PP-19-01 Vityaz-SN
 * Pp19.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * Russian submachinegun based on the AKS-74U design. Standard-issue for many law enforcement and military units of the Russian Federation.
 * MP5
 * Mp5.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
 * Mpx.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.
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 * 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
 * Mpx.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.
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Shotguns
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Description
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 * MR-133
 * MR-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
 * Mp153.png
 * 12×70mm
 * Smoothbore multi-shot. MP-153 shotgun, produced by Izhmekh. Reliable and practical hunting and self-defence weapon.
 * Saiga-12
 * 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.
 * TOZ-106
 * TOZ-106
 * 20×70mm
 * Single-barreled 20ga hunting shotgun with sliding breech bolt. Widely known by it vernacular name, the Death of the Chairman, for its compact size.
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Designated marksman rifles
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Description
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 * RSASS
 * RSASS
 * 7.62×51mm NATO
 * The Remington Semi Automatic Sniper System is the culmination of a joint effort between Remington Arms and JP Enterprises to develop a highly accurate and superbly built rapid firing sniper rifle. This weapon delivers sub-MOA accuracy out to 800 meters and beyond while providing the tactical advantage of a semi-automatic platform.
 * VSS Vintorez
 * Vss.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.
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Sniper rifles
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Description
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 * 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 and 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.
 * SV-98
 * Sv98.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.
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Secondary weapons
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Pistols
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Description
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 * 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
 * A 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) pistol
 * Makarovt.png
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * A 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 pistol
 * Pb.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.
 * MP-443 "Grach"
 * Grach.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.
 * P226R
 * P226.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.
 * GLOCK17
 * Glock17.png
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * Glock 17 is an Austrian pistol designed by Glock company for the Austrian army purposes. Thanks to both to its impressive combat characteristics and reliablity gained wide recognition and popularity also as a police, shooting sports and civilian self-defence weapon.
 * SR-1MP Gyurza
 * Sr1mp.png
 * 9×21mm Gyurza
 * The Serdyukov automatic pistol - also known as SPS and Gyurza (“Viper”), GRAU index 6P53. Pistol designed for the Russian Federation special forces purposes by P. Serdyukov and I. Belyaev, for 9x21 mm cartridge.
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 * SR-1MP Gyurza
 * Sr1mp.png
 * 9×21mm Gyurza
 * The Serdyukov automatic pistol - also known as SPS and Gyurza (“Viper”), GRAU index 6P53. Pistol designed for the Russian Federation special forces purposes by P. Serdyukov and I. Belyaev, for 9x21 mm cartridge.
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Melee weapons
Article: Melee weapons

Throwable weapons
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Fragmentation grenades
!Name !Image !Description
 * RGD-5
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 * 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
 * F1.png
 * 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 significant effective fragmentation radius it can only be thrown from behind the cover, APC or tank.
 * M67
 * M67.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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 * M67.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. {| class="wikitable"
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Primary weapons
!Name !Image !Cartridge !Status Ep. 1 Ep. 1 Ep. 1
 * Bushmaster ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle)
 * Upcoming_acr.jpg
 * 5.56×45mm NATO, 7.62×39mm
 * Shown on this hideout Screenshot
 * AK-100 Series
 * UpcomingAk101.jpg
 * 5.45×39mm, 5.56×45mm NATO, 7.62×39mm
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * AK-12
 * ak-12 placeholder.jpg
 * 5.45×39mm
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * Heckler & Koch G3
 * g3 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62×51mm NATO
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * SVT-40
 * svt-40 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62×54mmR
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * RPK Series
 * rpk-74 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62×39mm (RPK), 5.45×39mm (RPK-74),(RPK-16)
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * Mosin-Nagant
 * mosin-nagant develop.jpg
 * 7.62×54mmR
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * KRISS Vector
 * kriss vector.jpg
 * 9×19mm Parabellum, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 9x21mm, 10mm Auto, .357 SIG
 * Confirmed with Screenshots
 * MP43e
 * [[file:mp-43 develop.jpg|frameless]]
 * 12×70mm
 * Removed Indefinitely
 * 9A-91/VSK-94
 * VSK-94.jpg
 * 9×39mm SP5, SP6
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * DSA-58 (FN FAL copy)
 * DSA SA58.jpg
 * 7.62×51mm NATO
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * Heckler & Koch MP7
 * HK MP7.jpg
 * 4.6×30mm HK
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * Heckler & Koch HK416
 * HK416-2.jpg
 * 5.56×45mm NATO
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * FN SCAR
 * scar placeholder.jpg
 * 5.56×45mm NATO/7.62×51mm NATO
 * Located within game files
 * Springfield Armory M1A 7.62x51
 * M14 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62×51mm NATO
 * Confirmed in Talking Tarkov Podcast
 * Heckler & Koch HK416
 * HK416-2.jpg
 * 5.56×45mm NATO
 * Confirmed, but not revealed
 * FN SCAR
 * scar placeholder.jpg
 * 5.56×45mm NATO/7.62×51mm NATO
 * Located within game files
 * Springfield Armory M1A 7.62x51
 * M14 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62×51mm NATO
 * Confirmed in Talking Tarkov Podcast
 * M14 placeholder.jpg
 * 7.62×51mm NATO
 * Confirmed in Talking Tarkov Podcast
 * Remington 870
 * M870 leak.png
 * 12×70mm
 * Located within game files
 * AKS-74 or AKS-74N
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 * 5.45×39mm
 * Confirmed in Talking Tarkov Podcast
 * 5.45×39mm
 * Confirmed in Talking Tarkov Podcast
 * AKMSN 7.62x39 assault rifle
 * Wiki.png
 * 7.62×39mm
 * Confirmed in Talking Tarkov Podcast
 * Confirmed in Talking Tarkov Podcast
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Secondary Weapons

 * Chiappa Rhino 20/40/50/60DS
 * chiappa rihno final.jpg
 * .357 Magnum, 9x19mm, .40 S&W, 9x21mm
 * Confirmed with screenshots
 * M1911
 * m1911 develop.jpg
 * .45 ACP
 * Confirmed, but not officially revealed
 * APS
 * APS develop.jpg
 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * Located within game files
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 * 9×18mm Makarov
 * Located within game files
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Underbarrel grenade launchers
Despite being present in pre-alpha and alpha stages of the game, they were later removed due to bugs and glitches.


 * GP-34
 * Ak74_render.jpg
 * 40x53mm
 * Temporarily removed
 * M203
 * M203.png
 * 40x46mm SR
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 * Revealed in 2016 dev report
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Throwable weapons
Light machineguns, heavy machineguns and rocket launchers are also planned.
 * RDG-2B
 * rdg-2b.jpg
 * Smoke Grenade
 * Located within game files
 * Zarya Stun Grenade
 * Zaryadev.jpeg
 * Flashbang
 * Located within game files
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 * Located within game files
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Unconfirmed Weapons
This section includes weapons that are speculated to be in development, but are unconfirmed by the developers.

Personal Defense Weapons

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