Alpha Group - Weapons

Weapons

Even though Alpha is very similar to the Spetsnaz GRU, they use more modern weaponry. However, the saperka shovel, and the ballistic knife are both still used by Alpha and most Russian special forces.

Alpha will be issued the Ak-12 once it is finished production, but currently us the Ak-74m and other Ak-74 variants. They also use the compact and bull pup A-91 and OTs-14. The AN-94 assault rifle, which is given mainly to more important parts of the Russian military, is frequently used by Alpha.

The main light machine gun used by Alpha is the PKP Pecheneg, but is used for more open areas instead of close quarters combat.

The smaller SR-3 Vikhr is used for door to door combat due to it's small stature and attachment accessibility. Other submachine guns used by Alpha and most of Russian spetsnaz are the PP-19 Bizon and the PP-2000.

The Makarov pistol is their main handgun, even though the MP-443 Grach is more modern. The MP-443 Grach does however have production problems, making it hard for Alpha to get.

Alpha's main shotgun is the Saiga-12, which is utilized to blast down doors, or as a fighting weapon.

Sniper rifles used by Alpha are the Dragunov SVU and the VSK-94

Alpha divers use the APS, which is the first and only underwater assault rifle ever made. Along with the SPP-1 underwater pistol.