AS Val

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AS "Val"
Type	Battle rifle
Place of origin	Russia
Service history
In service	late 1980s –present
Used by	Russia
Production history
Designer	TsNIITochMash
Designed	1980s
Manufacturer	Tula Arsenal (TOZ)
Produced	late 1980s – present
Specifications
Weight	2.96 kg (empty)
Length	875 mm (stock extended)
Barrel length	200 mm

Cartridge	9x39mm
Action	Gas operated, Rotating bolt
Rate of fire	800 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	280 m/s
Feed system	10 or 20-round detachable box magazine)
Sights	Iron sights, telescopic sight

Avtomat Special'nyj (Abbreviated AS), Val

Russian: Автомат Специальный (АС) Вал

English: "Special Automatic Rifle", Code Name: "Shaft".

The AS "Val" Special Purpose Assault Rifle is a Russian designed, folding stock rifle featuring an integrated suppressor.

It was developed during the late 1980s by TsNIITochMash (Central Institute for Precision Machine Building) and is used by Russian Spetsnaz special forces including MVD, FSB and some units in the Russian Army.

Its effective range is around 300 m, as it uses heavy subsonic 9 x 39 mm SP-6 (high performance armor piercing) ammunition, as well as the SP-5 ball round used by the VSS Vintorez. It can use the same 10 or 20 round magazines as the VSS Vintorez.

It has AK-type side mount for various optical sights, including 4x PSO-1 and night sights calibrated for use with the 9x39mm round (weight: 0.56 kg/1.23 lb).