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Small armsIn service
Sniper rifle
Lobaev Sniper Rifle is a sniper rifle originating in Russia. It was built by Tzar Pushka, KBIS; Tawazun Advanced Defense Systems (TADS). Reported operators include Argentina, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, UAE.
RussiaSniper rifle
Russia
See Users
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Vladislav Lobaev
2005
Tzar Pushka, KBIS; Tawazun Advanced Defense Systems (TADS)
2010
SVL (Lobaev sniper rifle) OVL (Lobaev hunting rifle)
Varies on configuration
Varies on configuration
Varies on configuration
Varies on configuration
408 LW .40 LW (Lobaev Whisper, 10+ x 48 mm), 338LW 8.6x39 mm, 375 CT, 408 Lapua, 408 CT, .338 Lapua Magnum , 408 LI, 6.5×47mm Lapua , others
Bolt action
2,200 m (2,406 yd) ( .408 Chey Tac chambering)
4,210 m (4,604 yd)
single shot 5-round detachable box magazine
Picatinny rail provided for mounting a telescopic sight or other aiming optics
Argentina
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Russia
UAE
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 4.21 km | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Lobaev Sniper Rifle equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Argentina
Belarus
Kazakhstan
United Arab Emirates