New Czech machine CZ-805 BREN
Recently, in many modern foreign armies, a need has arisen for a modular infantry weapons variable configuration, with the possibility of its adaptation to various combat situations, depending on the task. The development of this small arms has been going on for quite some time, today many examples of modular small arms are known, such as the Belgian SCAR, the Italian ARX-160 and the sample of American gunsmiths Bushmaster ACR. Czech developers and arms manufacturers did not stand aside from developments in this promising direction.
Back in 2009, during the IDET exhibition, they presented their new creation to the public - the CZ-805 BREN assault rifle, made by the well-known Cheska Zbrojovka weapons company in Uherske Brod. The same model of small arms in the same year won the competition of the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic for the supply of weapons as part of the re-equipment of all units of the Czech army planned for the coming years. It is assumed that it is the CZ-805 BREN that will replace the already outdated 7,62-mm automaton Sa. Vz. 58, also known as the “58 pattern,” adopted over 50 years ago. At the moment, it became known that the Czech Ministry of Defense ordered the first batch of new assault rifles, the delivery of which is scheduled for three years. Moreover, half of this batch of rifles should be placed in the armed forces of the Czech Republic by the end of 2011. So far, there are several hundred CZ-805 BREN 5,56 mm caliber units in the Czech Army used for training purposes.
At the recent presentation of the new CZ-805 BREN assault rifle, recently launched at the Libava test site, Alexander Vondra, the Czech defense minister, made several successful shots at the targets. After that, in his statement to the media representatives present at the presentation, he stated: “With my eyesight in 12 diopter 15, the target hit is quite a good result, which proves the excellent fighting qualities of the new machine gun”.
Assault rifle (automatic) CZ-805 BREN is a multi-caliber and modular design with a classic vapor-automatic with a gas piston, located above the barrel, and a rotary locking mechanism of the bolt. The barrel box of the machine gun is made of aluminum alloy, to which the firing-trigger mechanism with a pistol grip and an interchangeable magazine mount are fastened to the bottom. Cocking the shutter can be done on both sides of the rifle, since the handle is installed on either side. This, according to the manufacturers, is made for the convenience of shooting "left-handed" fighters. Also, a fuse and a firing mode switch are installed on both sides, with the possibility of switching to a single shot, shooting in long or short bursts (two shots each).
All assault rifles are equipped with quick-change air-cooling trunks, if necessary, you can quickly change the barrel, the shaft of the store, the bolt-locking mechanism, thereby remaking the machine for 7,62 mmx39, 5,56 mm (NATO standard) or 6,8 mm Rem SPC. A replaceable mine for a shop allows you to use the most diverse NATO standards for shooting. The gun’s rate of fire is 750 rounds per minute, firing range (sighting) from 500 meters, depending on the length of the replacement barrel used. The automatic, in addition to those already installed on the special grounds of the diopter pillar and the front sight, can be equipped with sights of various types, both night and day. The possibility of installing a “tactical silencer” (a device for low-noise firing) is provided on the barrel of the machine gun. The standard automaton shop is made of durable transparent plastic, so that it is possible to control the consumption of cartridges, which is an important factor in the transience and intensity of modern combat. The length-adjustable plastic butt folds to the side on the right side or can be removed from the machine. In addition to the assault rifle, a bayonet knife specially designed for it or a CZ G 805 grenade launcher can be mounted.
Currently, there are three versions of the CZ-805 BREN assault rifle: the standard version (CZ-805 BREN A1), designed for the 5,56 mm cartridge, the 360 mm barrel length, the shortened-barrel version (CZ-805 BREN A2) and the third version (CZ-805 BREN A3) with an extended barrel for use as a machine gun or sniper rifle, equipped with a removable bipod and a tactical flashlight. The weight of the standard version is 3,6 kg, length with folded butt 670 mm.
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