Re: Question.

[MathesonT@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 7/10/2001 6:23:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
salamndr@3web.net writes:


> I was just reading about a VAL compact variant.... It is denoted as a CP-3, 
> the
> question I have is whether the designators are in Cyrillic (which would 
> mean the
> designator SR-3 in our script). By the way, you should check this bugger 
> out....
> it is a nifty weapon.
>
> ia.vpk.ru/vpkrus/homes/h109/eng/sr3li.htm

This is the Vikhr (Whirlwind) from the Central Institute of Precision 
Machinery.  Been around since about 1992.  There have been a couple of small 
production runs, but no series production.  Recoil and muzzle blast on 
autofire is said to be severe.  Whole line of accessories (not yet in 
production) to support it.  Last photo I saw showed one fitted with a 
Trijicon-like reflex sight and visible light laser.

Rob