CZ 807 explained

CZ 807
Origin:Czech Republic
Type:Assault rifle
Is Ranged:yes
Designer:Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod
Design Date:2013
Manufacturer:Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod
Weight:3.15 kg[1]
Length:833–927 mm
Part Length:408 mm
Cartridge:7.62×39 mm and 5.56×45 mm
Action:Short stroke gas piston
Rate:810 rounds per minute[2]
Range:350 metres for 7.62x39mm
450 metres for 5.56x45 mm
Feed:30-round magazine

The CZ 807 is a Czech modular dual-calibre assault rifle originally developed by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod for the Indian Armed Forces. The modular design of rifle allows operators to quickly change calibre of weapon to either 5.56×45mm or 7.62×39mm.[3] The rifle was announced by the company in 2013 at an event in Liberec.[4] However, in June 2015, the Indian tender was scrapped.[5]

Description

The CZ 807 is derived from the CZ 805 BREN series of rifles. The basic characteristics of the rifle are that it is a piston operated, gas-driven select-fire rifle of dual calibres. The ambidextrous charging handle is easy to change sides on. It has a modular design, with an aluminium alloy upper receiver and polymer lower receiver/fire control group. The bolt is a multi-lug type riding in a bolt carrier, locking into a barrel extension. The system is balanced well, and designed to meet the most rigorous requirements.

The materials used are fire-resistant, impact-resistant, and damage-resistant. The controls are accessible from both sides. Other characteristics include folding telescopic stock and interchangeable backstraps in three sizes.

Calibre Conversion

Changing calibre of CZ 807 assault rifle is simple: the barrel assembly, bolt and firing pin, and the magazine are changed out in a field-safe operation at the unit level. The trigger group of the CZ 807 has a magazine well that is for the 7.62×39mm magazines. To convert to 5.56×45mm, the only item needed for the lower (trigger group) is the magazine well insert.

Variants

The CZ 807 is available in two calibers:

Users

Paratroopers and presidential guard[6]

7.62×39mm variant used by GIGN[7]

Used by Ghana Police National Protection Unit (NPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU)

Used by Various State Police STF's

Used by Administration Police's Border Patrol Unit (BPU) and Security of Government Buildings (SGB). [8]

Used by Ukrainian military

Potential users

CZ 807 was one of the three finalists in the Pakistan Army competition to replace Heckler & Koch G3 and Type 56 rifles.[9] In November 2016, Ceska Zbrojovka and Pakistan Ordnance Factories signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) to "intensively negotiate a delivery of complete technology for the production of small arms to Pakistan Ordnance Factories, POF. Mutual interest refers to gradual launching of production in Pakistan, ranging from light assembly to maximum localization of production. Within this cooperation, transfer of technology as well as technical support including technical training of the personnel for Pakistan Ordnance Factories is expected."[10] [11] [12]

In March 2017, during a marketing demonstration to local law-enforcement agencies in Quetta, Balochistan, a Česká zbrojovka official stated that: "Recently we have signed a letter-of-understanding with POF, and we are ready to transfer, the full transfer (sic) of modern technology from CZ to Pakistan, to POF, so we can produce the most modern and most advanced assault rifles in the world at POF." CZ 807 assault rifles, Scorpion Evo 3 sub-machine guns, and P-series pistols were showcased at the event which was also attended by Pakistan Army officials.[13] [14] [12]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CZ 807 - CZ Assault Rifles - Products. czub.cz/en/. 26 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170122071021/http://www.czub.cz/en/produkty/automaticke-zbrane/cz-807.html. 22 January 2017. dead.
  2. Shea. Dan. TORTURE TESTS: THE CZ 807 AI. Small Arms Defense Journal. 5 February 2016. 7. Features, V7N6. 18–29. 26 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230233522/http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=3439. 30 December 2018. live.
  3. Web site: Shea. Dan. Torture Tests: The CZ 807 AI. sadefensejournal.com. 30 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230233522/http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=3439. 30 December 2018. live.
  4. Web site: Johnson. Steve. The New CZ807, Upgraded CZ805A2, Semi-Auto CZ805S1. thefirearmblog.com. 3 October 2013. 26 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20161129194202/http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/10/03/cz807-upgraded-cz805a2-semi-auto-cz805s1/. 29 November 2016. live.
  5. News: Raghuvanshi. Vivek. Indian Army in Global Hunt for Assault Rifles, Endangering Excalibur. 28 January 2017. Defense News. 6 October 2016.
  6. Web site: 8 February 2018 . Egypt vsadil na české pušky. Mají je elitní výsadkáři a dostane je také prezidentská garda, pomáhat budou i v boji s islamisty | Hospodářské noviny (IHNED.cz) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182453/https://archiv.ihned.cz/c1-66043190-egypt-vsadil-na-ceske-pusky-maji-je-elitni-vysadkari-a-dostane-je-i-prezidentska-garda-pomuzou-jim-i-v-boji-proti-islamistum . 9 February 2018 . 31 May 2019.
  7. Web site: France's GIGN orders CZ-806 BREN 2 in 7.62 x 39 mm . Quwa.org . 6 April 2017 . 9 November 2021.
  8. https://twitter.com/HammerOfWar5/status/1606659934833221632
  9. Web site: Grohmann. Jan. Útočná puška CZ BREN 2: Nový přístup, nové myšlení. ARMÁDNÍ NOVINY. 4 December 2016. 26 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063522/http://www.armadninoviny.cz/utocna-puska-cz-bren-2-novy-pristup-nove-mysleni.html. 18 February 2017. live.
  10. Web site: V. Miles. Pakistani POF tentative plans to produce CZ 807. thefirearmblog.com. 9 December 2016. 26 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170217225513/http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/09/pakistani-pof-tentative-plans-produce-cz-806-bren-2/. 17 February 2017. live.
  11. News: POF signs four LOUs with foreign firms. 26 January 2017. Radio Pakistan. 24 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063846/http://www.radio.gov.pk/24-Nov-2016/several-defence-mous-signed-during-ideas-2016-underway-in-karachi. 18 February 2017. live.
  12. Jake . Jakepor21 . 1451485285540405254 . 22 October 2021 . Ghanaian police National Protection Unit (NPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) carrying CZ BREN 2 rifles. https://t.co/THfo1PnFCK . en . 17 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111212902/https://twitter.com/Jakepor21/status/1451485285540405254 . 11 January 2023 . live.
  13. Web site: New Assault Rifles From Czech Republic For Pakistan. . 4 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170410184503/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YjBqxznNns. 10 April 2017. live.
  14. 29 March 2017 . CZ BREN IN BALOCHISTAN . Syed Shehryar . . 17 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170409040107/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ5XSG01rXc . 9 April 2017 . live.