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
 * Origin
 * Designer
 * Year Designed
 * Cartridge
 * General Information
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Assault rifles
Versatile, moddable, and powerful. Can be used on almost any range depending on mods installed.
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 * AKM
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Mikhail T. Kalashnikov
 * 1959
 * 7.62×39mm
 * AK-74N
 * AK-74N_5.45x39mm_assault_rifle.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Mikhail T. Kalashnikov
 * 1970
 * 5.45×39mm
 * The AK-74N is a variant of the infamous AK-74, made by gun designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, also the creator of the AK-47 and the AKM in his AK series. This variant is able to have a side mount for dovetail optics unlike its parent. Everything else, works the same thing as its parent. The AK-74N is extremely rare nowadays, as the AK-74M, another AK-74 variant, took over its function and is now the standard rifle of the Russian Ground Forces.
 * AS "Val"
 * AS_VAL.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * TSNIITochMash
 * 1987
 * 9×39mm
 * The AS "Val" is a unique kind of assault rifle, due to its integrated suppressor. The "Val" can shoot subsonic rounds, thus not making a loud sound, making it silent, yet deadly. The rifle is expensive in game, but it is bought and used by Russian special forces.
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 * TSNIITochMash
 * 1987
 * 9×39mm
 * The AS "Val" is a unique kind of assault rifle, due to its integrated suppressor. The "Val" can shoot subsonic rounds, thus not making a loud sound, making it silent, yet deadly. The rifle is expensive in game, but it is bought and used by Russian special forces.
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Automatic carbines
Rifles with shorter barrels.
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 * AKS-74U
 * Kalashnikov_AKS-74U_5.45x39.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Mikhail T. Kalashnikov
 * 1979
 * 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. Proof that size doesn't matter.
 * AKS-74UN
 * Kalashnikov_AKS-74UN_5.45x39.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Mikhail T. Kalashnikov
 * 1979
 * 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-74UB
 * Kalashnikov_AKS-74UB_5.45x39.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Mikhail T. Kalashnikov
 * 1979
 * 5.45×39mm
 * Special version of the AKS-74U, modification B (silenced) is issued, by default, with a dovetail scope mount, a sound suppressor device and special sights designed for firing subsonic ammunition.
 * M4A1
 * Colt M4A1 5.56x45 Assault Rifle.png
 * United States of America
 * Colt's Manufacturing Company
 * 2010
 * 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 while still 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. The bane of hatchlings and Scavs.
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 * 2010
 * 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 while still 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. The bane of hatchlings and Scavs.
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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
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Sergei G. Simonov
 * 1945
 * 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
 * Simonov_Semi-Automatic_Carbine_SKS_7.62x39_Hunting_Rifle_Version.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Molot Factory
 * 1949
 * 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.
 * VPO-136
 * VPO-136.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Molot Factory
 * 1961
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 * Molot Factory
 * 1961
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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
 * Western Republic of Germany
 * Heckler & Koch
 * 1964-1966
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * The Heckler & Koch MP5 (from German: Maschinenpistole 5, meaning Submachine gun 5) is a 9mm submachine gun of German design, developed in the 1960s by a team of engineers from the German small armsmanufacturer Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) There are over 100 variants of the MP5, including some semi-automatic versions. Fed with 9mm bullets, this weapon is an ideal balance of weight , ergonomics and firepower. Equip it with a silencer and it becomes an effective laser blaster with practically no recoil.
 * PP-91 "Kedr"
 * PP-91_Kedr_9x18PM_SMG.png
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics/Russian Federation
 * Yevgany Dragunov/Zlatoust machinery plant
 * 1971, 1991
 * 9×18mm PM
 * The PP-91 Kedr SMG was developed in the early 90s by the order of Ministry of Internal Affairs and is now produced at Zlatoust machinery plant (Zlatoustovskiy Mashinostroitelnyi Zavod, ZMZ). At the moment, it is a service weapon of almost all Russian law enforcement forces. Also known as "The Peashooter" or "Nerf Gun"
 * PP-91-01 "Kedr-B"
 * PP-91-01_Kedr-B_9x18PM_SMG.png
 * Russian Federation
 * Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs
 * 1991
 * 9×18mm PM
 * A rare silenced version of the PP-91 Kedr SMG, denominated as PP-91-01 Kedr-B.
 * PP-9 "Klin"
 * 9×18mm PM
 * A rare silenced version of the PP-91 Kedr SMG, denominated as PP-91-01 Kedr-B.
 * PP-9 "Klin"
 * PP-9 "Klin"


 * Russian Federation
 * Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs
 * 1996
 * 9×18mm PM
 * A further evolution of the Kedr SMG for new 9x18 PMM cartridge, designated as PP-9 Klin. Has been manufactured since 1996 till 2002 by the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
 * PP-19-01 Vityaz SN
 * PP-19-01 Vityaz SN


 * Russian Federation
 * Izhmash (now Kalashnikov Concern)
 * 2004
 * 9×19mm Parabellum
 * Russian submachinegun based on the AKS-74U design. Standard-issue SMG for many law enforcement and military units of the Russian Federation.
 * MPX
 * SIG_MPX_9x19mm_SMG.png
 * United States of America
 * SIG Sauer Inc.
 * 2013
 * 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 as well as other optics.
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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


 * Russian Federation
 * Izhmash (now Kalashnikov Concern)
 * 1993
 * 12 gauge
 * Semi-automatic 12ga carbine with folding stock and firing mechanism safety lock that only allows firing from extended stock position. Features short 430mm barrel. Excellent gun on Factory runs, because of it's ability to shred anyone near a radius of 5 meters.
 * МR-133
 * МR-133
 * Russian Federation
 * Izhmash (now Kalashnikov Concern)
 * 12 gauge
 * Multi-shot, smoothbore МR-133 pump-action shotgun produced by IzhMekh. Reliable and practical hunting and self-defense weapon. Considered unique in its class for having a slide stop. The gun dad used to pull out when there's an intruder in your house.
 * MP-153
 * MP-153_12ga_semi-automatic_shotgun.png
 * Russian Federation
 * Izhmash (now Kalashnikov Concern)
 * 1997, 1999
 * 12 gauge
 * Smoothbore multi-shot MP-153 shotgun, produced by Izhmekh. Reliable and practical hunting and self-defence weapon.
 * VPO-209
 * Vepr AKM.png
 * Russian Federation
 * Molot Factory
 * 2016
 * .366 TKM (Techkrim 9.55×39mm)
 * Due to import restrictions in the United States, the Molot Factory re-barreled the AKM so that it can be considered a hunting firearm. The new creation, the VPO-209, would be under Molot's VEPR brand, which is based on hunting firearms. Because the barrel of the VPO-209 is partly rifled, the "rifle" would be actually considered a shotgun.
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 * .366 TKM (Techkrim 9.55×39mm)
 * Due to import restrictions in the United States, the Molot Factory re-barreled the AKM so that it can be considered a hunting firearm. The new creation, the VPO-209, would be under Molot's VEPR brand, which is based on hunting firearms. Because the barrel of the VPO-209 is partly rifled, the "rifle" would be actually considered a shotgun.
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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
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Petr Serdjukov and Vladimir Krasnikov (TSNIITochMash)
 * 1987
 * 9×39mm
 * VSS (Vintovka Sniperskaya Specialnaya, Special Sniper Rifle) - suppressed sniper rifle with 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
 * Russian Federation
 * Vladimir Stronskiy
 * 1998
 * 7.62×54mmR
 * SV-98 is a Russian sniper rifle developed in 1998-2000 by a group of weapon engineers led by V. Stronskiy. Serially produced by IzhMash group. It is a magazine-fed bolt-action rifle, designed to engage the military personnel at the distances of up to 1000 m.
 * DVL-10 "Saboteur"
 * SV-98 is a Russian sniper rifle developed in 1998-2000 by a group of weapon engineers led by V. Stronskiy. Serially produced by IzhMash group. It is a magazine-fed bolt-action rifle, designed to engage the military personnel at the distances of up to 1000 m.
 * DVL-10 "Saboteur"
 * DVL-10 "Saboteur"


 * Russian Federation
 * Lobaev Arms
 * 2009
 * 7.62×54mmR
 * DVL-10 is a lightweight, compact and silenced rifle in proprietary and current military subsonic calibers has been developed for special service and combat missions where exceptional accuracy and range are needed. Equipped with standard Lobaev foldable butt-stock and Lobaev Hummer Barrels stainless steel match-grade barrel.
 * DVL-10 "Saboteur" Suppressed
 * DVL-10 "Saboteur" Suppressed


 * Russian Federation
 * Lobaev Arms
 * 2009
 * 7.62x54mmR
 * DVL-10 is a lightweight, compact and silenced rifle in proprietary and current military subsonic calibers has been developed for special service and combat missions where exceptional accuracy and range are needed. Equipped with standard Lobaev foldable butt-stock and an integrated silencer.
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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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 * Name
 * Image
 * Origin
 * Designer
 * Year Designed
 * Cartridge
 * General Information
 * TT-30 Pistol
 * TT-30 Pistol
 * TT-30 Pistol


 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Fedor Tokarev
 * 1930
 * 7.62×25mm TT
 * 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 Makarov
 * PM Makarov


 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * Nikolay Makarov
 * 1948
 * 9×18mm PM
 * 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
 * People's Republic of Bulgaria
 * Early 1960s
 * 9×18mm PM
 * 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
 * Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
 * A.A. Deryagin
 * 1967
 * 9×18mm PM
 * 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
 * Western Republic of Germany
 * Sig Sauer
 * 1980-1983
 * 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
 * Russian Federation
 * Vladimir Yarygin
 * 1993-2000
 * 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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 * Vladimir Yarygin
 * 1993-2000
 * 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


 * Republic of Italy
 * Extrema Ratio
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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
 * United States of America
 * Gerber Legendary Blades
 * c. 2013
 * Tactical tomahawk, multitool and breaching tool, all-in-one solution. 1-shot to the head, all the time , 70% of the time.
 * Bars A-2607- Damascus
 * Tactical tomahawk, multitool and breaching tool, all-in-one solution. 1-shot to the head, all the time , 70% of the time.
 * 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
 * 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
 * Bars A-2607- 95x18


 * A Bars knife A-2607, forged of 95x18 steel with fine wood handle and brass guard.
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 * A Bars knife A-2607, forged of 95x18 steel with fine wood handle and brass guard.
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Throwable Weapons
Article: Throwable Weapons {| class="wikitable"
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Fragmentation Grenades

 * colspan="6" |Currently primarily things that go boom.
 * Name
 * Image
 * Origin
 * Designer
 * Year Designed
 * General Information
 * RGD-5
 * RGD-5_hand_grenade.png
 * United Soviet Socialist Republic
 * Early 1950's
 * 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
 * Early 1950's
 * 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


 * United Soviet Socialist Republic
 * 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
 * United States
 * Late 1950's
 * 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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 * Late 1950's
 * 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.

Battle rifles

 * G3 series
 * SVT-40

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
 * M203

Handguns

 * Chiappa Rhino 20/40/50/60DS
 * Glock pistols (variants unknown)
 * M1911

Light machine guns

 * RPK Series

Bolt-action rifles

 * Mosin Nagant

Assault rifles

 * Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR)
 * Kalashnikov platform (AK) - Kalashnikov Concern-manufactured only
 * AK-100 series
 * AK-12

Submachine guns

 * Kriss Vector

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.

Shotguns
The MP-43 was present in the Escape from Tarkov Alpha Gameplay trailer, but was removed for unknown reasons.
 * Baikal MP-43E

Personal Defense Weapons

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