ČESKÁ ZBROJOVKA
Česká zbrojovka a.s.
SINCE 1936
Česká Zbrojovka a.s. (Czech Arms Factory, joint-stock company), founded in 1936, was originally oriented for military small arms production, but over the time the product range was expanded with products for the civilian use, in both spheres of sports and hunting. Česká zbrojovka a.s. is today rated as one of the world’ s biggest producers of firearms. More than 80 % of its production is exported to over one hundred countries worldwide. The company became famous for its production of the Model 58 Assault Rifle, which still remains part of the armament of the Czech and Slovak Armed Forces. The Model 61 Skorpion submachine gun was certainly no less popular. The CZ 75 pistol, which is being manufactured in various versions and modifications since the seventies up to these days, has beca-
me one of the most popular and copied pistols in the world. The CZ 75 D Compact cal. 9 mm Luger pistol is today rated among the best of its kind in the world winning armed forces tenders in many countries. The backbone of the service handguns line are represented by outstanding service pistols from the timeless family of the CZ 75 model, which are newly augmented by the original compact “for 21st century” the CZ 75 P-07 DUTY. The fame of the Model 58 Assault Rifle, or the Model 61 Skorpion submachine gun (weapon of the PDW category) continue in completely new models from the comprehensive line of up-to-date weapons of service nature made by the CZ such as: the CZ 805 BREN A1 / A2 modular weapons system, and the weapon of PDW category the CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1. The service portfolio of Česká zbrojovka a.s. is complemented by the top version of sniper brand-products covered by the CZ 750 line of rifles.
Tactical and Technical Data of the CZ 805 BREN A1/A2 Assault Rifle
3 Interchangeable magazine housing designed for M16 type of magazines. This provides fully-fledged operation of the weapon while using magazines intended for M16 weapons family and pertaining modifications.
5 Tactical knife of an original construction made by Česká zbrojovka a.s. with scabbard behind the knife carrier. This tactical knife can be by a simple exchange of ferrule altered to a combat knife. In combination with knife scabbard it can be used as shears for wire cutting. The knife carrier is variable clamping member which can be used for knife fastening as needed and in any position and for every accoutrement part.
4 Folding stock with fixed length. The basic version of the folding stock without any provisions for ergonomic adaptation to the shooter.
3 Handle with bipod serves for better and more stable holding of the weapon during shooting. For shooting in prone position the shooter can use a telescoping bipod.
5 Folding telescopic stock adjustable for length. This a stock variant provided with an extendable cheekpiece. The cheekpiece is symmetrical and can be attached to the stock in reverse so as to be fit for the left-handed shooter.
Parameter
CZ 805 BREN A1
CZ 805 BREN A2
Caliber
5,56x45 NATO
5,56x45 NATO
Number of grooves
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Rate of twist
178±5 mm R.H.
178±5 mm R.H.
Barrel length
360 mm
277 mm
Overall length with unfolded shoulder stock
915 mm
782 mm 587 mm
Overall length with folded shoulder stock
670 mm
Overall length with unfolded shoulder stock and combat knife installed
1050 mm
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Width with unfolded shoulder stock
77 mm
77 mm
Width with folded shoulder stock
112 mm
112 mm
Height with magazine and w/o sights
260 mm
260 mm
Theoretical rate of fire
760±20 rd/min
760±20 rd/min
Effective range of fire
500 m
400 m
Accuracy of fire in single shots up to
to 4 MOA
to 4 MOA
Sight radius
372 mm
372 mm 3.390 kg
Weight without magazine and sling
3.580 kg
Weight with loaded magazine and sling
4.265 kg *,**
4.075 kg *,**
Empty magazine weight
0.195 kg
0.195 kg
Loaded magazine weight (30 rounds)
0.570 kg *,**
0.570 kg *,**
Weight of bag with empty magazines (4 pcs)
1.300 kg
1.300 kg
Weight of bag with loaded magazines (4 pcs)
2.800 kg *,**
2.800 kg *,**
Weight of CZ 805 combat knife
0.385 kg
0.385 kg
Weight of CZ 805 combat knife with sheath and sling
0.985 kg
0.985 kg
Barrel’s ballistic life
20,000 shots
20,000 shots
Failure rate to do (excluding failures attributed to defective ammunition)
do 0.2 %
do 0.2 %
Technical lifetime as a whole unit
min. 20 years
min. 20 years
Operation temperature
-50° to +50°C
-50° to +50°C
Magazine capacity
30 rounds
30 rounds
* Applies to cartridges made by S&B Vlašim cal. 5.56x45 NATO having SS 109 4,0 g bullet ** The loaded magazine weight could differ in accordance with the type of ammunition
3 The single-shot CZ 805 G1 grenade launcher in 40x46 cal. of an original construction made by Česká zbrojovka a.s. is designed for annihilation of armoured targets, personnel and military equipment located in an unenclosed grounds or field-shelters. This grenade launcher can be used separately or as an underslung weapon primarily intended to be used with the CZ 805 BREN rifles line.
ČESKÁ ZBROJOVKA SINCE 1936
Česká zbrojovka a.s., svatopluka Čecha 1283 688 27 uherský brod, czech republic tel.: +420 572 651 111 / Fax: +420 572 633 665 Mail: INFO@CZUB.cz / www.czub.cz
BRNO RIFLES
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The modular automatic rifle CZ 805 BREN represents the latest continuance to the tradition of service weapons manufacture in Česká zbrojovka a.s., Uherský Brod, dating back to 1936. Combining exceptional experiences with the latest design processes and high technology made an outstanding and modern automatic weapon meeting all the needs of the 21st Century Soldier. The CZ 805 BREN rifle uses locked breech with rotating breech block and its automatic function is driven by combustion gases tapped from barrel with option for two-stage regulation of piston mechanism. The basic version is chambered in 5.56x45 mm NATO cartridge. The modular conception and unified anchoring system of interchangeable barrels allows an easy conversion to different caliber, currently 7.62x39 mm, and over some term also in 6.8x43 mm SPC Rem. Interchangeable magazine housing secures, besides the use of the original transparent magazine made by CZUB, also possibility to use all standard magazines for the M4/M16 weapons,
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including high-capacity magazines for automatic weapons of squad. Barrels are due to the muzzle thread adapted for attachment of flash hider, sound suppressor or dummy cartridges fire.
The CZ 805 BREN rifle won at the turn of 2009/2010 in tender for the partial re-armament of the Army of the Czech Republic with new rifles made in cal. 5,56x45 mm NATO. Under the contract signed in March 2010 with the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic the first supplies of these weapons to the Czech troops will be realized in November 2010.
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CZ 805 BREN A1 The modular automatic rifle CZ 805 BREN A1 in 5.56x45 mm NATO cal. represents outstanding automatic weapon meeting all the needs of the 21st Century Soldier.
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CZ 805 BREN A2
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The CZ 805 BREN A2 carbine is a more compact version of modular automatic rifle the CZ 805 BREN A1 in 5.56x45 mm NATO cal., from which it differs by a shorter barrel.
2 Unified, easily removable trigger mechanism is provided with ambidextrous four-position selector of the firing mode (0–1–2–30). The weapon’s receiver is along its whole top length, on both sides and the bottom side outfitted with accessory rails in accordance with MIL-STD-1913. Folding shoulder stock has ergonomic contours and can be adjusted for length and is provided with reversible cheekpiece. The weapon is fitted with folding mechanical sights. Easily reversible bolt operating handle allows this weapon to be used by left-handed shooters. The CZ S 805 set also includes a multi-purpose combat / tactical knife, which is an original design made by Česká zbrojovka a.s., and three point carry sling. This weapon can be also equipped with underslung grenade launcher designated as the CZ 805 G1 in 40x46 cal., which was developed specifically for this weapon with option for separate use.
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Folding mechanical sights with the front sight adjustable for elevation and the rear sight for windage.
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Gas tube in the gas attachment with option for two-stage regulation of combustion gases tapping. Flash hider; muzzle thread enables as well using a sound suppressor or attachment for dummy cartridges fire.
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Interchangeable magazine housing: the basic version is designed for the original magazines made by CZ. The housing included in the standard accessories enables the use of magazines intended for the M4/M16 rifles.
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The CZ 805 BREN rifle is manufactured from selection of quality steels, highstrength aluminium alloys and the latest construction plastics together with application of the most modern technologies for surface protection. Thanks to the sophisticated design and cutting-edge technology the CZ 805 BREN A2 carbine excels in high service life and reliability in all types of combat deployment. The modular design enables this weapon to be easily adapted to assault rifle (CZ 805 BREN A1) or carbine with shortened barrel (CZ 805 BREN A2).
Four mounting rails according to MIL-STD-1913 for accessory attachment (mechanical or optoelectronic sights, underslung grenade launcher, front handle etc.)
Removable underslung grenade launcher the CZ 805 G1 cal. 40x46 mm
The slide stop for enhanced safety when handling the weapon.
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Ambidextrous magazine catch Ambidextrous fire mode selector with 0-1-2-30 modes.
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(original design of CZ) for 5.56x45 NATO cartridges.
11 Reversible operating handle 12 Folding removable
telescoping shoulder stock