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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

Name Image Origin Designer Year Designed Cartridge General Information

Assault rifles

Article: Assault rifles

Versatile, moddable, and powerful. Can be used on almost any range depending on mods installed.

AKM Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Mikhail T. Kalashnikov 1959 7.62×39mm
AK-74N File: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" File: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.

Automatic carbines

Article: Carbines

Rifles with shorter barrels.

AKS-74U File: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 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 File: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 File: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.

Semi-automatic rifles

Article: 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.

SKS 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 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 File:VPO-136.png Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Molot Factory 1961

Submachine guns

Article: Submachine Guns

Compact firepower effective at short to medium ranges, especially in close quarters.

MP5 File: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" File: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" File: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"

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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

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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 File: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.

Shotguns

Article: Shotguns

Extreme firepower at short ranges. At long ranges, you might as well be throwing stones and shouting.

Saiga-12

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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

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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 File: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 File: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.

Sniper Rifles

Article: Sniper Rifles

Weapons optimized for high accuracy and firepower at very long ranges. Don't try close combat with them.

VSS "Vintorez" File: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 File: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"

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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.

Sidearms

Handguns

Article: Handguns

Backup weapons with excellent ergonomics, but generally very low stopping power.

Name Image Origin Designer Year Designed Cartridge General Information
TT-30 Pistol

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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

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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) File: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 File: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 File: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" File: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.

Melee weapons

Article: Melee Weapons

Tools for improvised field surgery on unwilling patients.

ER Fulcrum Bayonet

ER Fulcrum Bayonet

Republic of Italy Extrema Ratio - 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 United States of America 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

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

A Bars knife A-2607, forged of 95x18 steel with fine wood handle and brass guard.

Throwable Weapons

Article: Throwable Weapons

Fragmentation Grenades

Currently primarily things that go boom.
Name Image Origin Designer Year Designed General Information
RGD-5 File:RGD-5 hand grenade.png United Soviet Socialist Republic 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

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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 File:M67 Hand grenade.png United States 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.

Planned 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. It is speculated they are going to come back in the September 2017 patch.

  • GP-34
  • M203

Handguns

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

Light machine guns

  • RPK Series

Rifles

Bolt-action rifles

  • Mosin Nagant
  • DVL 10 M1 "Saboteur" with silencer

Assault rifles

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

Submachine guns

  • Kriss Vector
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