EFTRADARTOZ Simonov SKS 7.62x39 carbine
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Assault carbine7.62x39mm
SKS — assault carbine chambered for 7.62x39mm. Ergonomics 40, recoil 155 vertical and 360 horizontal, 40 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | assault carbine |
| Caliber | 7.62x39mm |
| Ergonomics | 40 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 155 / 360 |
| Rate of fire | 40 RPM |
| Fire modes | single |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 0.82 kg |
| Mod slots | 4 |
| Flea Market price | 38,919 ₽ |
In-game description
A Soviet semi-automatic carbine designed by Sergei Simonov for 7.62x39 cartridges 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 model comes from extended storage warehouses of Tula Arms Plant and haven't yet undergone the civilian weapon normalization procedure.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 9 options in 7.62x39mm caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MAI AP | 53 | 58 | 76 % | 875 m/s | — |
 BP | 58 | 47 | 63 % | 730 m/s | — |
 PP | 59 | 41 | 57 % | 732 m/s | 942 ₽ |
 PS | 61 | 35 | 52 % | 717 m/s | 353 ₽ |
 T-45M1 | 65 | 30 | 46 % | 720 m/s | 272 ₽ |
 US | 56 | 29 | 42 % | 301 m/s | 227 ₽ |
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.
Questions and answers
What caliber is SKS?
Assault carbine chambered for 7.62x39mm: the game has 9 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for SKS?
By penetration — MAI AP (penetration 58, damage 53), by damage — HP (80). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
How much does it cost?
About 38,919 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 19,331 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 40, vertical recoil 155 and horizontal recoil 360, 40 rounds per minute, fire modes: single. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
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