VSS

The VSS, or 'Vintorez', is a Russian-made silenced DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) that was developed in the late 1980's. It is primarily used by the Spetznaz for undercover and clandestine operations. It has a built in suppressor which wraps around the barrel. Its unique fold up style makes it capable of being put in a briefcase. The VSS uses a heavy subsonic 9x39mm cartridge which is very effective at penetrating body armor up to 500m. It was considered legendary due to its reliability, high accuracy, and its unique 9x39mm round.

Battlefield: Bad Company
In singleplayer, it can be found in the mission Par of the Course as a collectable. Right before the player crosses the birdge to Serdar's palace, it should be on a crate to the right.

In multiplayer, the VSS is issued on the Recon kit as an unlockable. It can be obtained by either reaching rank 25 or having the Gold Edition. It has the highest rate of fire out of the other sniper rifles, and is in fact fully automatic, but is balanced by the low damage and lower long-range accuracy. It can normally kill in 3-4 body shots and has an attached silencer.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2
The VSS Snaiperskaya is found in the Recon kit and has the same characteristics as in Bad Company, with a few changes to its appearance. It can also have a red dot sight, sniper spotting scope, 4x ACOG scope or 12x high powered scope attached. Because of its automatic fire, it is recommended that a red dot sight or 4x ACOG Scope is attached to the weapon.

Despite being fully automatic, it does not handle like an SMG or assault rifle. Actual recoil is greater than the visual recoil. As with all automatic weapons, firing in bursts allows for greater control without compromising power.

Trivia
If you add a red dot sight, It can be used as an quiet alternate to an assault rifle.
 * This is the only true automatic sniper rifle available in-game.
 * It is arguably the best automatic weapon for close quarters combat, as the player can fire fully automatically with semi-automatic sniper rifle damage.
 * The last two letters of the VSS abbreviation stand for Sniper Special (Снайперская Специальная Snaiperskaya Spetsialnaya in Russian). Saying VSS Snaiperskaya Special is like saying ATM machine.