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The AS VAL 9x39 special assault rifle (AS VAL) is a silenced assault rifle in Escape from Tarkov.
Description[]
AS VAL (Avtomat Specialniy VAL - "Special Automatic rifle VAL") is a silenced automatic rifle with an integral suppressor designed for special forces units. Developed in TsNIITochMash and based on the VSS Vintorez platform.
Quests[]
- 1 needs to be obtained for the quest Gunsmith - Part 15
Quest rewards[]
- 1 can be obtained as a quest reward from Anesthesia.
Mods[]
VSS 9x39 6L24 10-round magazine
VSS 9x39 6L25 20-round magazine
SAG Bit low profile dovetail sidemount
BelOMO PSO-1 4x24 scope
BelOMO PSO-1M2-1 4x24 scope
BelOMO PSO-1M2 4x24 scope
SVD SAG low profile sidemount
Axion Kobra EKP-8-02 reflex sight (Dovetail)
BelOMO PK-AA dovetail reflex sight
OKP-7 reflex sight (Dovetail)
NPZ PK1 "Obzor" dovetail reflex sight
NPZ USP-1 "Tyulpan" 4x scope
NSPU-M 3.5x dovetail night vision scope
Axion Kobra dovetail mount
SVD CAA XD RGL receiver mount
KMZ 1P59 dovetail mount
NPZ 1P78-1 dovetail mount
VOMZ Pilad 043-02 dovetail mount
Zenit B-13 "Klassika" dovetail rail platform
Zenit B-13V "Klassika" dovetail rail platform
Weapon variants[]
Image | Weapon Variant | Attachments |
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AS VAL Kobra |
AS VAL 9x39 integral barrel-suppressor |
Strategy[]
- Since the AS "Val" uses an integrated suppressor, the amount of noise and visible muzzle flash is comparatively lower than standard, unsuppressed rifles. This can be advantageous, as partial obfuscation of a player's position prevents engaged enemies from identifying cover that will provide adequate defilade, and additionally reduces their ability to effectively return fire. Local threats that might wish to capitalise on the chaos or 'tunnel vision' of a firefight will be less capable of identifying the shooters position, providing a further advantage for those using suppressed weapons such as the AS VAL.
- It may be advisable to use the AS "Val" in Factory, since the rifle's range is more limited than similar carbines, mainly due to its integrated suppressor and subsonic ammunition. It's high rate of fire paired with its relatively low recoil (as a result of its heavy, integrated suppressor) can be particularly intimidating at close range.
- Due to the extreme bullet drop of the 9x39 round, the AS VAL performs poorly at long-range engagements. Even mid-ranged combat requires significant accounting for the bullet drop. Because of this, the AS VAL is best used as a high-powered close quarters rifle.