Gorka



Gorka (romanized from Горка) is type of oversuit meant for mountain warfare. There are many variants from several manufacturers and time periods.

=Soviet Union= The original Soviet Gorka (Sometimes referred to as Gorka-1) was mainly used by specialist troops, VDV, DShB, GRU, Specnaz, mountain troops and others during the Afghan War. Since then it has been a favoured suit by those with a choice when having to battle harsh climates. There are seemingly a few variations of the original Soviet Gorka. Some have a simple, "work uniform" cut, with uncovered buttons and a seam running horizontally across the chest. Like the newer Gorkas, some Soviet ones have a "kangaroo pouch" on an chestwards reaching panel on the trousers at waist to chest height. There are also models with a simple waist, without the "kangaroo pouch", these can sometimes be seen worn with the jacket tucked into the trousers. The two latter, and probably the first mentioned model too, use suspenders but also have belt loops. Unlike usual trousers the Gorka has no hip pockets, but big, square pockets on the front of the thighs.

=Russia= The following companies manufacture Gorka-models today:

ANA
ANA makes an old style Gorka. The ANA Gorka saw widespread use during the Chechen Wars, most probably because of it's cheaper price. Since those time SPOSN Gorkas have taken much of it's place in the field. The cut of the ANA Gorka is copied from the Soviet one, the pants have a "kangaroo pouch" on the chest and are held up by suspenders. The biggest difference between the old Soviet ones and ANAs is the addition of sleeve pockets.

Modoks
Modoks makes several modern styles of Gorka.

Gorka M-A3
Jacket: Anorak style

Kaskad
Kaskad (Romanized from Каскад) is a gorka made with pieces of camouflage patterns, pieces of Smog and Skol. It is made for MVD forces. Can be bought through RedZone.

SPLAV
SPLAV makes an old style Gorka.

SPOSN
SPOSN has several models.

Gorka-R
This version has a jacket which opens all the way in the front.

Gorka-S
This version has a jacket which does not open all the way in the front (anorak).

Gorka-E
This version has camouflage details.

Gorka-D
This version has waterproof details.

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