Play to your strengths. The four player classes: Assault, Engineer, Support and Recon, each have their specialties, and working together is key to victory. Release Date: October 28, 2011.

Our Battlefield 3 Recon Weapons section is full of all the official images and descriptions for each recon weapon. Under each image you will find a brief description of the weapon, plus weapon characteristics.
Battlefield 3 SVD
Battlefield 3 SVD
The Battlefield 3 SVD is designed as a squad support weapon, the SVD Dragunov enhances a squad's ability by providing long range, rapid, accurate Semi-Automatic fire. Although the SVD looks similar to an AK style weapon, these are merely cosmetic.

When paired with specially designed sniper cartridges the SVD Dragunov is a deadly and accurate marksman weapon. The SVD is equipped with a standard PKS-07 (7x) scope.

Characteristics
Auto fire: No.
Single shot fire: Yes.
Burst fire: No.
Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto.
Ammunition: 10 [7.62x54mm R].
Range: Very Long.