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Reserve reconnaissance

Soviet Reserve Recon

A limited-slot Soviet reserve recon class using an optic-equipped SKS and up to two RDG-2 smoke grenades.

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CountrySoviet Union
UnitSoviet Reserve
CategoryLight Support
Cost18,000$
Last verified2026-07-27
Data

Class loadout

Equipment transcribed from the linked class page.

Primary weapon

Marksman Rifle

SKS+PU

An optic-equipped SKS used by Soviet Reserve Recon.

Damage
65
RPM
600
Magazine
10
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Secondary weapons

None listed

Explosives

None listed

Utility

Up to 2 RDG-2 smoke grenades

Armor

Unknown

Special equipment

PU optic

Intended range

Medium to long

Analysis

Practical capability notes

Interpretation of the published equipment, not hidden game statistics.

close RangeLimited

Semi-automatic fire and a 10-round magazine are unforgiving up close.

medium RangeStrong

The SKS+PU combines 65 HP listed damage with 1 m spread at 1 km.

long RangeStrong

The PU optic supports deliberate ranged fire.

anti InfantryStrong

Accurate 65 HP semi-automatic fire rewards careful shots.

anti CoverLimited

Only smoke grenades are shown.

suppressionLow

The class lacks automatic fire and carries 10-round magazines.

mobilityNot confirmed

No movement modifier has been confirmed.