PP-19-01

Experience from the Bizon project lead Izhmash into developing a successor project, the Vityaz-SN is further developed SMG unit based on the AK-74 and PP-19, general modernization work was done, such as improved modularity and compatibility with combat accessories, converting the oddly shaped helical magazine into a more conventional double-stack box magazine. Design phase finished in 2004, entered production and service in 2008, together with PP-2000, Vityaz-SN is one of the two current standard issue SMGs for all branches of Russian Military and policing units. Vityaz-SN is a selective fire, simple closed bolt and straight blowback operated SMG. Designed to chamber 9mm calibre cartridge such as Parabellum and the high-pressure armor-piercing 7N31 round, Vityaz feeds on the proprietary 30-round curved box magazine designed to fit the magazine well, able reach a fully automatic cyclic rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute, cover an effective firing range of 200 metres.